Minnesota farmers say the apples are flourishing this year.
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Minnesota farmers say the apples are flourishing this year.
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Larger-than-normal apples harvested in Minnesota thanks to growing season's rainy start

Minnesota farmers are rejoicing after a great growing season for apples. Whistling Well Farm owner Charlie Johnson has weathered many difficult growing seasons since opening his farm in Hastings in 1972. After several years of drought, he says the apples are flourishing this year.