LEWISTON, Minn. – Hail stones, as hard as ice, which is they were, bounced and pounded through Winona County. The winter’s snow cover was gone, but the ground suddenly was solid white in places.  Stones were the size of marbles – and just as hard.

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Winter’s last lick. A backyard scene near Farers Park. Image: Steve Lunde