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🌱 How a Monticello farm family turned an old grain bin into home
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- How a Monticello farm family turned an old grain bin into home
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• A family's journey to build a bin house rooted in legacy (farmprogress.com) — A Monticello farm family has transformed an old grain bin and granary into a cozy “bin house” filled with heirlooms and memories from multiple generations. Built near a pond on their Monticello farm and featured on TV’s “Building Off the Grid,” the retreat now serves as a peaceful, Wi‑Fi‑free gathering place that honors their late granddaughter and deep farming roots. 
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