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Mankato vineyard grows from hobby to local grape source
Tammy Finnell traveled from Burr Oak to Ruth and Dewey Underwood’s farm nine miles northwest of Mankato to pick grapes and buy local produce. The couple began planting in 2004 with 20 vines and expanded to 2 1/2 acres as demand grew. they plan to sell locally and to wineries while expanding vines and relying on family help.
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Mankato
Tammy Finnell
Burr Oak
Ruth and
Dewey Underwood
Finnell
Underwoods
Ruth Underwood
Esbon
Dewey
New York
James Berry
Kier’s Thriftway
Berry
Norm Jennings
Smoky Hill Vineyards
Salina
Jennings