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Wind grounds balloons
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Hot air balloon pilot Kurt Hintz, in front, with Which Way of Appleton, gets ready to put away his basket, which was sponsored by Emmi Roth, after Friday evening's launch for the Monroe Balloon and Blues Festival was canceled due to winds. Friday night's glow also was canceled. Today's flights also depend on the weather. Hintz attended the festival last year when he got to fly all three times. Launches are scheduled for 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. today at the Green County Fairgrounds. For a complete schedule of Saturday's events, visit monroeballoonrally.com.