The Tumbleweed.  An introduced plant.  Many, many plants look like it and tumble along with it before the wind.

Russian Thistle (Salsola kali)

Russian Thistle (Salsola kali)

A Tumble Pigweed (Amaranthus albus)?  Usually found on disturbed areas on the prairie but also occurring in dry river channels after floods.  They can range in color from green to red.

Tumble Pigweed (Amaranthus albus)?

Tumble Pigweed (Amaranthus albus)?

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