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The Ides of March, Signs of Spring Popping Up

Five things you should know today, Thursday, March 15

1. It’ll be mostly sunny again today, with a high near 67, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

2. The Washington County Board decided to keep its size at five commissioners. The board must now set new commissioner districts by April 17.

3. Signs of spring: Carts are available at Oak Marsh Golf Club starting today, according to the course’s Facebook page. Play structures throughout the Washington County parks system are now open, according to the county parks Facebook page.

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4. It’s the Ides of March today, the anniversary of the murder of Julius Caesar.

5. An unexpected blizzard hit North Dakota and Minnesota on this day in 1941, killing 151 people, according to history.com.

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