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Hearty prairie crocuses grow in a pasture overlooking the Assiniboine River valley north of Alexander on Wednesday. The wildflower provides an early source of nectar and pollen for bees. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
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Hearty prairie crocuses grow in a pasture overlooking the Assiniboine River valley north of Alexander on Wednesday. The wildflower provides an early source of nectar and pollen for bees. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
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