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6:37 pm
Wed September 5, 2012

Economic index shows Midwest economy is slowing, prices are rising

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Drought conditions are slowing down the Midwestern economy

If you've been out of town for a little while, then you this might be news: this rain we've been getting is a rare, rare, thing. Yes, the drought has been on our minds--and our radio--all summer long and a little rain this week doesn't change the fact that it's been devastating to farmers and the economy.

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