Spring storm brings rain and wind Tuesday into Wednesday

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Heavy rain this spring has flooded farms across Minnesota, particularly in the southwest region of the state.

Crops like corn and soybeans are likely to fail if under water for several days in a row. That leaves farmers questioning whether to replant and try again.

It's a tough decision, and an urgent one this time of year.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Kent Thiesse, a farm management analyst based in Lake Crystal.

Heavy rain this spring has flooded farms across Minnesota, particularly in the southwest region of the state.

Crops like corn and soybeans are likely to fail if under water for several days in a row. That leaves farmers questioning whether to replant and try again.

Heavy rain this spring has flooded farms across Minnesota.

Crops like corn and soybeans are likely to fail if under water for several days in a row. That leaves farmers questioning whether to replant and try again.

It's a tough decision, and an urgent one this time of year.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Kent Thiesse, a farm management analyst based in Lake Crystal.

Farmers facing tough decisions in rain's wake

A flooded farm field southwest of Worthington.

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