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Whipped Cream Waffles from Watkins in Winona
About Watkins Location:Winona, Minnesota Status:Open Dates active:1885-present It’s been more than 150 years since J.R. Watkins acquired the rights to sell Dr. Ward’s Celebrated Liniment, produced the product in his home kitchen, and sold it door-to-door. Since then, Watkins established a…
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