Using beets to beat winter weather

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Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Kirstie Zontini shows you an unusual tactic in the battle against ice and snow on our roads here in the Miami Valley: the use of beets—yes, the vegetable—to keep roads clear and drivers safe.

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Tune in Tuesday, February 18 beginning at 5 p.m. on News Center 7.