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MORNING-MidwestDigest-02-21-18

Max Armstrong talks about weather preparedness. (audio)

Of all the weather advisories we get in a year, we probably prepare the least for flooding. It’s best to prepare for one when you have the time. If the sign says road closed or if another vehicle is already stopped in the water, don’t think you will get through.

The village of Mount Pleasant in Wisconsin is moving to acquire eminent domain authority to make way for the Foxconn plant. The village would declare 2,900 acres as blighted area under state law, clearing the way for the development to occur. One family has turned down $50,000 an acre.

Farmers using recent grain market rally to catch up on old crop sales. 60% corn and 80% last year soybean crop has been marketed.

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