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    For the first time in nearly three years Minnesota is drought-free. Winds will finally ease later today and a fairly nice weekend is shaping up with 70s on tap. 
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    By Paul Douglas
    June 7, 2024 — 8:12am
    For the first time in nearly three years Minnesota is drought-free. Winds will finally ease later today and a fairly nice weekend is shaping up with 70s on tap.
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