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Merrimans hoping for more normal year in 2022

Sue Roesler
Oct 21, 2021
Oct 21, 2021 Updated Oct 24, 2021

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Anna Merriman seeding spring wheat earlier this year. The Merrimans are hoping for a better crop year in 2022.

Anna and Cliff Merriman with their kids, Beau and Courtney, in the snow.

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Sue Roesler

MALTA, Mont. – The Merrimans have been glad to see the cooler weather recently after a droughty, dry, hot summer, and are working to finish fall projects before the snow flies.

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