Precipitation in the gauge for the past week is 0.23", since September 1st it is 0.23", since January 1st it is 15.77"; average precipitation for the Twin Cities area January 1st through September 6th is approximately 23";  the St Croix River level at Stillwater is 75.5' and steady; surface ponds are substantially lower, some are dry; grass, foliage and trees continue to show stress; local crops appear to be dried earlier than normal.