Precipitation in the gauge for the past week was 0.13", since  August 1st it is 1.45", since January 1st it is 15"; average precipitation for the Twin Cities area January 1st through August 9 is approximately 20"; the St Croix River level at Stillwater is 75.4' and steady; water in surface ponds appears to be down somewhat; lawns continue to show stress; local crops appear to be doing well.