The News from May 8, 1982

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The News from May 8, 1982

Garrison Keillor

May 05, 2024

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05.08.82

The big news in Lake Wobegon was the fundraiser dance for the renovation of the Whippet dugout. The dance raised $28.15 — next up a benefit smelt dinner. The wheat has been planted and the manure has been spread on the cornfields.

The Sytende Mai parade (Norwegian Independence Day) is coming. The first generation Norwegians long for Norway bu…

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