{
 "dataset": "Mankato, MN storm events — 12-month window, 25-mile radius (floods and special weather statements excluded, matching the city page)",
 "license": "https://www.stormauditor.com/data-license",
 "provenance": "Deduplicated by StormAuditor from public NOAA/NWS records (warnings, Local Storm Reports, NCEI Storm Events) under the published methodology at https://www.stormauditor.com/methodology",
 "refreshed_at": "2026-08-24T10:45:13.176+00:00",
 "window_days": 365,
 "event_count": 31,
 "fields": {
  "date": "Event date (YYYY-MM-DD, local storm day)",
  "county": "County or county-equivalent",
  "city": "Nearest city/place named in the source record",
  "event_type": "hazard tag: wind | hail | tornado | flood | lightning",
  "severity": "StormAuditor severity bucket (low|moderate|high|severe)",
  "evidence": "evidence level of the source record",
  "wind_mph": "reported/estimated wind gust, mph (blank if n/a)",
  "hail_in": "reported/estimated hail size, inches (blank if n/a)",
  "source": "originating public record (NWS warning, LSR, NCEI, ...)",
  "lat": "event latitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "lon": "event longitude (WGS84, may be blank)"
 },
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-08-hail-43.94--94.39",
   "lat": 43.94,
   "lon": -94.39,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 ENE Lewisville",
   "date": "2026-08-08",
   "county": "Watonwan",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Phoned in hail diameter measurement. Time estimated via radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-08-07-hail-44.15-8",
   "lat": 44.15,
   "lon": -94.39,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 E Hanska",
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "county": "Brown",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.93,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "hail reported near 5 E Hanska",
   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-07",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-MKT-2026-06-28",
   "lat": 44.22,
   "lon": -93.92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "MANKATO",
   "date": "2026-06-28",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "MANKATO (MKT) recorded a 55 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — MANKATO (MKT) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 55,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-MKT-2026-06-15",
   "lat": 44.22,
   "lon": -93.92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "MANKATO",
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "MANKATO (MKT) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — MANKATO (MKT) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-24-hail-44.46--93.93",
   "lat": 44.46,
   "lon": -93.93,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W Le Sueur",
   "date": "2026-05-24",
   "county": "Sibley",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.25
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-24-hail-44.47--93.91",
   "lat": 44.47,
   "lon": -93.91,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Le Sueur",
   "date": "2026-05-24",
   "county": "Le Sueur",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-24-wind-44.29--94.19",
   "lat": 44.29,
   "lon": -94.19,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 N Nicollet",
   "date": "2026-05-24",
   "county": "Nicollet",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Lots of blowing dust ahead of severe warned thunderstorms. Spotter estimated 50-60 MPH winds.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-17-hail-44.31--94.46",
   "lat": 44.31,
   "lon": -94.46,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Ulm",
   "date": "2026-04-17",
   "county": "Brown",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Photo measurement provided via NWSChat. Time estimated via radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-13-hail-44.28--94.13",
   "lat": 44.28,
   "lon": -94.13,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 E Nicollet",
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "county": "Nicollet",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 3 E Nicollet",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-13-hail-44.31--93.97",
   "lat": 44.31,
   "lon": -93.97,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 S St. Peter",
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "county": "Nicollet",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Tennis Ball (2.50 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2.5
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-13-hail-44.31--93.97",
   "lat": 44.31,
   "lon": -93.97,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 S St. Peter",
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "county": "Nicollet",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2.75
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-13-hail-43.89--94.20",
   "lat": 43.89,
   "lon": -94.2,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 W Amboy",
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Tennis Ball (2.50 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2.5
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-13-hail-44.14--94.46",
   "lat": 44.14,
   "lon": -94.46,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 ESE Hanska",
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "county": "Brown",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 2 ESE Hanska",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2.5
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-13-hail-44.11--94.42",
   "lat": 44.11,
   "lon": -94.42,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 N Madelia",
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "county": "Brown",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 4 N Madelia",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2.75
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-13-hail-44.18--94.21",
   "lat": 44.18,
   "lon": -94.21,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SW Judson",
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 2 SW Judson",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-13-hail-44.13--94.29",
   "lat": 44.13,
   "lon": -94.29,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 WNW Lake Crystal",
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 4 WNW Lake Crystal",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — 911 Call Center via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2.75
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-13-hail-44.10--94.23",
   "lat": 44.1,
   "lon": -94.23,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W Lake Crystal",
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-13-hail-44.09--94.05",
   "lat": 44.09,
   "lon": -94.05,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 SSW Skyline",
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 3 SSW Skyline",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.5
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-03-13-wind-44.22--93.92",
   "lat": 44.22,
   "lon": -93.92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 NNW Eagle Lake",
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "AWOS station KMKT Mankato AP.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — AWOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-03-13-wind-44.07--93.55",
   "lat": 44.07,
   "lon": -93.55,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 WSW Waseca",
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "county": "Waseca",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "AWOS station KACQ Waseca AP.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — AWOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-03-13-wind-44.28--94.44",
   "lat": 44.28,
   "lon": -94.44,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 SSE New Ulm",
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "county": "Brown",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Mesonet station TT770 New Ulm.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 63,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-MKT-2026-03-13",
   "lat": 44.22,
   "lon": -93.92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "MANKATO",
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "MANKATO (MKT) recorded a 60 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — MANKATO (MKT) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-ACQ-2026-03-13",
   "lat": 44.0735,
   "lon": -93.5529,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "WASECA (AWOS)",
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "county": "Steele",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "WASECA (AWOS) (ACQ) recorded a 58 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — WASECA (AWOS) (ACQ) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-MKT-2026-03-12",
   "lat": 44.22,
   "lon": -93.92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "MANKATO",
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "MANKATO (MKT) recorded a 58 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — MANKATO (MKT) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-02-18-wind-44.22--93.92",
   "lat": 44.22,
   "lon": -93.92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 NNW Eagle Lake",
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "AWOS station KMKT Mankato AP.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — AWOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-MKT-2026-02-18",
   "lat": 44.22,
   "lon": -93.92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "MANKATO",
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "county": "Blue Earth",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "MANKATO (MKT) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — MANKATO (MKT) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2025-09-21-hail-43.99--93.76",
   "lat": 43.99,
   "lon": -93.76,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SE Pemberton",
   "date": "2025-09-21",
   "county": "Waseca",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Delayed report_ time estimated from radar. Hail covering the ground_ with the largest stone quarter-sized. Also tree branches down.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2025-09-04-tornado-44.42--94.31",
   "lat": 44.42,
   "lon": -94.31,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 ESE Lafayette",
   "date": "2025-09-04",
   "county": "Nicollet",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "Delayed report, time estimated from radar. A brief tornado touched down in a cornfield southeast of Lafayette MN, and travel east for 3.5 miles. It damaged the roof of a hog barn, as well as crop damage along its path. The tornado was rated EF0 with peak winds of 75 to 80 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Law Enforcement via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2025-09-04-tornado-44.43--94.06",
   "lat": 44.43,
   "lon": -94.06,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "8 WSW Le Sueur",
   "date": "2025-09-04",
   "county": "Nicollet",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "Delayed report. A tornado hit a farmstead, knocking down and breaking multiple trees across the property. Timing via radar. No other damage reported yet.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2025-08-27-hail-44.27--94.27",
   "lat": 44.27,
   "lon": -94.27,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 NE Cambria",
   "date": "2025-08-27",
   "county": "Nicollet",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2025-08-27-hail-44.19--94.05",
   "lat": 44.19,
   "lon": -94.05,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NW North Mankato",
   "date": "2025-08-27",
   "county": "Nicollet",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.25
  }
 ]
}