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Jul 14
37m 4s

Street Sweepers

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Our story tonight is called Street Sweepers, and it’s a story about an early morning tending of the village lanes. It’s also about hoppers and windrows, zinnia heads and locust pods, clearing small floods near blocked up drains, and a simple but important way to care for a place you love. Subscribe to our Premium Channel. The first month is on us. 💙 ... Show More
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