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By Sterling Severtson of Kenneth, Minn.
Oct 18, 2021
Oct 18, 2021 Updated Oct 18, 2021

Severtson family — The Severtson family of Kenneth, Minn., is Kris, left, Sterling, Denise and Andrea. They will serve as Crop Watchers for southwestern Minnesota this season.
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By Sterling Severtson of Kenneth, Minn.

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