Drought Creates Concerns For Farmers And Some Business Owners

Farmers and some business owners in the Red River Valley are concerned about what the drought will do to their bottom line.

 

 

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Farmers and some business owners in the Red River Valley are concerned about what the drought will do to their bottom line.

The Otter Tail River is flowing 75 percent lower than normal this year, which could be disastrous for tubing businesses with the dog days of summer in full swing.

Roger Klemm owns K&K Tubing near Detroit Lakes, and says business at K&K is down 40 percent because of low water levels. Klemm says he may have to close tomorrow, and that would mean a loss of $600 a day.

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Bonnie Amistadi

   

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