Gourds galore: Farmers markets flush with squash as season comes to an end

As October wraps up, area farmers market vendors are readying their stalls for the final weeks of this year's harvest. Squash, onions and potatoes are the mainstays for the tail end of the season, but customers may see a smattering of tomatoes, beets and cucumbers before the Willmar markets close for the winter at the end of October.