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The News from October 18, 1980

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Garrison Keillor
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October 18, 1980

As the farmers of Lake Wobegon finish up harvest, a few of them each year decide to pack it all in. The selling off of all items collected through a lifetime of farming at the Farm Auction is a major event. Folks turn out to see what has been collecting in the garages, barns and storage over the years. It’s sad to see people part wit…

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