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Minnesota farmers anticipate strong harvest

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A view of corn crops surrounding Montevideo, Minn.
Nicole Oran | MPR News 2013

The latest crop report shows more than 80 percent of corn and soybeans in the state are in good to excellent condition — a big jump from this time last year.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Lauren Biegler, who farms 2,500 acres of corn and soybeans near Lake Wilson, about how her fields are faring and her financial outlook this year.