The News from April 4, 1981

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The News from April 4, 1981

Garrison Keillor

Apr 02, 2023

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04.04.81

Something seemed to snap in Lake Wobegon this week. People were so weary of winter, one house after house started to plant their gardens. The rule of thumb is to not plant gardens till the Lake Wobegon Whippet’s baseball season begins — but something happened this week that got folks started. Gardening is a competitive sport in Lake Wobegon. Eve…

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