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A windstorm blew through Grant County on May 28, with gusts estimated at 70 mph, and around 22 trees were uprooted. After the storm, the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District decided Connelly Park was not safe for visitors until hazards were removed from the area. Over the past two months, crews have been removing trees, refilling holes and fixing the irrigation system. The park will reopen this Saturday.

A windstorm blew through Grant County on May 28, with gusts estimated at 70 mph, and around 22 trees were uprooted. After the storm, the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District decided Connelly Park was not safe for visitors until hazards were removed from the area. Over the past two months, crews have been removing trees, refilling holes and fixing the irrigation system. The park will reopen this Saturday.

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MOSES LAKE — Nearly three months after a powerful windstorm left Connelly Park looking like a disaster zone, the popular Moses Lake recreation area is set to reopen this weekend as crews complete a massive cleanup and restoration effort.