Max Armstrong shares some insight into the history of the Declaration of Independence, and shares some of the key phrases. From This Week in Agribusiness, grain prices rose ahead of the holiday. Max also shares the story of a veteran who shot a bald eagle to save its life, and a year later the bird is recovering well.  

Midwest Digest is a twice-daily audio feature produced by Max Armstrong, offering news and commentary from across the Midwest.

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