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Corn. Strawberries. Rutabagas. These are just a few of the edible items that headline summer gatherings across Minnesota. From Hopkins' Raspberry Festival to Barnesville's Potato Days, countless community events revolve around produce. But what's the appeal? Nikki Tundel tries to figure it out.
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