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The official beginning of spring is less than two weeks away.  But people who live in Minnesota know that the end of winter is not determined by the calendar.  

We look for signs in the natural environment that the season is changing. Commentator Peter Smith says every year, about this time, two Minnesota species come out of hibernation.

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The official beginning of spring is less than two weeks away.  But people who live in Minnesota know that the end of winter is not determined by the calendar.  We look for signs in the natural environment that the season is changing.

Minnesota golfer itching to tee it up

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