There was no precipitation at this station for the past week; precipitation at this station since July 1st is 2.14", since January 1st it is 13.4";  average precipitation for the Twin Cities area January 1st through July 19 is approximately 15"; lawns are showing some stress; surface ponds have water; the St Croix River level at Stillwater is 75.5' and is trending slightly lower; local crops appear to be doing well.