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Welcome to Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to summer in the Des Moines area. The weekend promises chamber of commerce weather for an opportunity to get outdoors. Try a farmers market in Polk City, eat pizza at a winery or just listen to a free live show. For some kid-friendly ideas, try different dishes and listen to great music during the…