North Dakota Tourism

Former Governors Mansion – Bismarck, North Dakota

Editor — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:01:33 +0000

Former Governors Mansion – Bismarck, North Dakota Come and visit the restored Victorian two and one-half story house and carriage house that was the Governors Mansion from 1893 to 1960. It was the home to 20 different chief executives during this time. You can see the exhibits that show the architectural style changes, and furniture... [Continue Reading]

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Lewis and Clark Trail Museum – Alexander, North Dakota

Editor — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:29:55 +0000

Lewis and Clark Trail Museum – Alexander, North Dakota It really all began years ago, but in 1969 the museum was actually dedicated to tell the story of the Lewis and Clark Trail. Not only is the story of the trail told here but some of the other things you will be interested in seeing... [Continue Reading]

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Watermelon Days-Hebron, ND

Editor — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:04:02 +0000

Watermelon feed and canoe races

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Hebron Lions Club Fall Festival – Hebron, North Dakota

Editor — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:40:40 +0000

Hebron Fall Festival - longest running fall festival in North Dakota. Held on 10th & 11th of September 2011

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Travel Writer — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:20:57 +0000

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Terrebonne, Lafourche among least stressed counties

Travel Writer — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:20:44 +0000

The Associated Press calculates economic stress by compiling data on unemployment rates, foreclosures and bankruptcies. Its “Economic Stress Index” showed Lafourche Parish as the 10th-least-stressed county, with Terrebonne the 16th. That comes as no surprise to area business leaders. “Businesses are doing fine,” said Kathy Benoit, CEO of the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, adding that... [Continue Reading]

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North Dakota State Fair – Minot, North Dakota

Editor — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:42:39 +0000

Once a year you have the opportunity to truly enjoy the State Fair in Minot. See all the sights, meet your friends, watch the competitions and just have a blast with the whole family. The Dakota State Fair offers Free Entertainment for nearly everyone. There are shows at the Flickertail Gardens and the Jukebox Junkie... [Continue Reading]

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Buckstop Junction – Bismarck, North Dakota

Editor — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:16:26 +0000

Buckstop Junction – Bismarck, North Dakota Stop in and visit this historic town which was established by the Missouri Valley Historical Society to enable visitors to reminisce about eh late 1800′s and up to the early 1930′s with actual buildings from that time period. You will be able to see the country school that... [Continue Reading]

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Frontier Village and World’s Largest Buffalo Monument – Jamestown, North Dakota

Editor — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:46:30 +0000

Frontier Village and World’s Largest Buffalo Monument – Jamestown, North Dakota You now have the opportunity to go to a prairie town from the early days of the west. In Jamestown they have re-created the town by bringing 24 original buildings from the frontier villages across North Dakota to this site and filled them with... [Continue Reading]

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Maple River Winery – Casselton, North Dakota

Editor — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:21:30 +0000

Maple River Winery – Casselton, North Dakota Did you ever think about wine being produced in North Dakota? It is not only produced but it is an award winning winery for their Rhubarb Wine. The care and talent used to make the wines like the previous generations did from the fruit of the land has... [Continue Reading]

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The Chahinkapa Zoo – Wahpeton, North Dakota

Editor — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:57:30 +0000

The Chahinkapa Zoo – Wahpeton, North Dakota Everyone loves to visit a zoo, the opportunity to see more than 200 animals and birds of 70 different species is waiting for you at the Chahinkpa Zoo. You will be able to see such things as otters, bison, monkeys, gibbon apes, camels, snow leopards, grizzly bears, wallabies,... [Continue Reading]

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Bagg Bonanza Farm – Mooreton, North Dakota

Editor — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:22:17 +0000

Bagg Bonanza Farm – Mooreton, North Dakota Have you ever heard of a Bonanza Farm? This is what was created when Northern Pacific Railroad allowed stockholders to buy large tracts of land at a rate competitive with land the government sold. This was to raise the necessary capital to continue building the railroad that was... [Continue Reading]

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Pointe of View Winery – Burlington, North Dakota

Editor — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:06:51 +0000

Pointe of View Winery – Burlington, North Dakota This small operation is the creation of two families who have been making wine since 1987 and now are doing it to provide quality wine to you. This small winery has a tasting room to allow you to sample their creations. Wines available are Rhubarb Wine –... [Continue Reading]

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North Dakota Waterfowl Hunting – Devils Lake, North Dakota

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:32:44 +0000

North Dakota Waterfowl Hunting – Devils Lake, North Dakota Situated on the path of the migration from the north of the geese and ducks this area of the state offers you an unique opportunity to bag the waterfowl of your dreams. This area has the necessary enticements for waterfowl such as great grain harvest that... [Continue Reading]

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Raging Rivers Water Park – Mandan, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:42:57 +0000

Raging Rivers Water Park When the heat of summer becomes too much to handle, head over to the Raging Rivers Water Park located in Mandan. You can find plenty of great and thrilling water slides, such as the Speed Slides, the Black Hole, and the Raging River Ride. Smaller kids will enjoy the children’s area,... [Continue Reading]

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Whitestone Hill Battlefield State Historic Site – Kulm, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:31:32 +0000

Whitestone Hill Battlefield State Historic Site. The battlefield lies just 23 miles south of the town of Kulm. This was the site of the fiercest fight between natives and white soldiers in the whole of the state. Today, two monuments exist on the land – one for the fallen soldiers, and one for all the... [Continue Reading]

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Fort Abercrombie – Abercrombie, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:25:54 +0000

Fort Abercrombie, known as the Gateway to the Dakotas, is located in the town of Abercrombie and was the first permanent military fort in North Dakota. This fort helped to guard oxcart trails, stagecoaches, and supply wagons for the military. They even guarded the steamboats that traveled the Red River. For a time, the... [Continue Reading]

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Red River Zoo – Fargo, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:18:01 +0000

The Red River Zoo, opened just about a decade ago, sits on more than thirty acres of land and features over 80 different species of animals. Some of the most impressive animals at the zoo are the ones that you won’t find in captivity in many other places. These include red pandas, white-lipped deer, Pallas... [Continue Reading]

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Pioneer Trails Regional Museum – Hanks, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:59:22 +0000

You will find that a visit to North Dakota can be a thrilling experience. No matter what you or the members of you family like to do, you will be able to find something that everyone loves to do. From hiking through the Theodore Roosevelt National Park and along the Lewis and Clark Trail... [Continue Reading]

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Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center – Fargo, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:12:40 +0000

Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center The Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center is a fun and interactive museum to visit, especially if you are intrigued by the Viking Age. Housed at this center is a replica Viking ship that was built in 1974 and sailed all the way to Norway in 1982. You can actually touch the... [Continue Reading]

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Western Ranch Experiences – Medora, North Dakota

Editor — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:44:31 +0000

Western Ranch Experiences – Medora, North Dakota The dreams of many are to be able to "go back in time and live in the Wild West." Well, you can get a real feel for this adventure at a selection of ranch vacations in the Medora area. You can go to the Eagle Ridge Lodge and... [Continue Reading]

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Basilica of St. James – Jamestown, North Dakota

Editor — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:58:59 +0000

Basilica of St. James – Jamestown, North Dakota After starting out in a railroad boxcar and a one room school house along with other places the Catholics that had moved into the James and Pipestem River area (now Jamestown) finally built the present church in 1914. The American gothic-style church is 140 feet long and... [Continue Reading]

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Stutsman County Memorial Museum – Jamestown, North Dakota

Editor — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:41:15 +0000

Stutsman County Memorial Museum – Jamestown, North Dakota The Pioneer Daughters took on the challenge of taking the Lutz Mansion in Jamestown and turning it into the Stutsman County Memorial Museum in 1965. This museum offers a wide array of memorabilia reflecting the culture and life of the early pioneers of Stutman County. There are... [Continue Reading]

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Louis L’Amour Birthplace – Jamestown, North Dakota

Editor — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:26:59 +0000

Louis L’Amour Birthplace – Jamestown, North Dakota The favorite author of millions this western writer was born in Jamestown, North Dakota. His birthname was Louis Dearborn LaMoore. He married Katherine Adams when he was 48 years old. L’Amour (a non-smoker) died in Los Angeles, California, on June 10, 1988 of lung cancer. Although there is... [Continue Reading]

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Pfennig Wildlife Museum – Beulah, North Dakota

Editor — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:48:34 +0000

Pfennig Wildlife Museum – Beulah, North Dakota National Geographic magazines don’t have anything on this museum. The collection of one man takes you on a trip around the world. This unique hunting visual experience presented in a museum setting will take you through numerous countries of the world and the animals that are there such... [Continue Reading]

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Olson’s Service Station – Sentinel Butte, North Dakota

Editor — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:35:18 +0000

Olson’s Service Station – Sentinel Butte, North Dakota Seriously, you need to stop and see the place where the townspeople trust each other in a way that can only be imagined by people from anyplace else. The owners of the Olson’s Service Station didn’t want to have to be ready to service customers from town... [Continue Reading]

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Prairie Fire Pottery – Beach, North Dakota

Editor — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:43:23 +0000

Prairie Fire Pottery – Beach, North Dakota Are you the type of person that wants only the best in your pottery? The hand made pottery of a skilled potter is the right thing to have in your home. If that’s you, then you want to make sure you get the pottery from Prairie Fire Pottery... [Continue Reading]

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Roger Maris Museum – Fargo, North Dakota

Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:55:57 +0000

Roger Maris Museum – Fargo, North Dakota If you are a baseball fan you know about the legendary Roger Maris and his sixty-one home runs in 1961. His 61 in ’61 set a new major league record, breaking Babe Ruth’s previous mark of 60 hit in 1927. Everyone has heard of Roger Maris, the famous... [Continue Reading]

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Red Trail Vineyard – Buffalo, North Dakota

Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:45:16 +0000

Red Trail Vineyard – Buffalo, North Dakota The Red Trail Vineyard is named after the historically significant Old Red Trail, one of the first established wagon and cart trails which guided settlers through Dakota Territory. The dedication, drive and determination required by the pioneers set the standard for the vineyard, it too took those same... [Continue Reading]

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Red River Zoo – Fargo, North Dakota

Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:14:16 +0000

Red River Zoo – Fargo, North Dakota The zoo is located on thirty-three acres of land in the southwest area of Fargo. This beautifully landscaped zoo has not only fabulous, beautiful exhibits, rolling hills but also has a series of five ponds connected by flowing streams. The most notable aspect of the Red River Zoo... [Continue Reading]

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Plains Art Museum – Fargo, North Dakota

Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:56:17 +0000

Plains Art Museum – Fargo, North Dakota The Museum is in a renovated redesigned turn-of-the-century warehouse formerly an International Harvestor (IH) branch house in downtown Fargo, North Dakota. It opened to the public in October 1997. The work was directed by Hammel Green & Abrahamson, Inc., whose work also can be seen in the award-winning... [Continue Reading]

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North Dakota Horse Park – Fargo, North Dakota

Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:17:04 +0000

North Dakota Horse Park – Fargo, North Dakota Let’s go to the races! North Dakota Horse Park is the only major track in the state. Not only do they have thoroughbreds running the one mile track but they have harness racing, horse shows, therapeutic riding, rodeos, and 4-H events (some still in the planning stages... [Continue Reading]

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Maury Wills Museum – Fargo, North Dakota

Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:53:04 +0000

Maury Wills Museum – Fargo, North Dakota Opened in 2001 the museum is dedicated to telling the story of one of baseballs primier players, Maury Wills. The museum is located on the ground floor of Newman Outdoor Field. Maury started his association with the Hawks in their innaugural year (1996) as a coach and instructor.... [Continue Reading]

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Fargo Force – Fargo, North Dakota

Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:42:13 +0000

Fargo Force – Fargo, North Dakota Come and enjoy Tier 1 United States Hockey League’s (USHL) newest team – Fargo Force! With Fargo Force entering the picture there are now 13 teams in this league designed to develop new hockey talent among the youth of the area. As with all the teams in this tier,... [Continue Reading]

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Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks – Fargo, North Dakota

Editor — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:16:04 +0000

Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks – Fargo, North Dakota Are you a baseball fan? Did you know that there is professional baseball in Fargo? The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks play at Newman Outdoor Field. The joint venture was created by the RedHawks, the City of Fargo and North Dakota State University and opened in 1996. The team has a history... [Continue Reading]

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Fargo Air Museum – Fargo, North Dakota

Editor — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:03:27 +0000

Fargo Air Museum – Fargo, North Dakota The planes on display at the museum are truly a piece of history, such as the Japanese Zero, TBM Avenger, Corsair, PT19, L 19, Stearman, P 51 Mustangs, a replica of the Wright Flyer and more. You will also see the North American T-6 Texan was known as... [Continue Reading]

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Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm – Fargo, North Dakota

Editor — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:40:04 +0000

Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm – Fargo, North Dakota Just visualize a museum for kids in a house that was built in 1876! That’s where the Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm is located and the kids love it! Open year around for kids to have a unique and dynamic "hands on" learning experience. There are... [Continue Reading]

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Celebrity Walk of Fame – Fargo, North Dakota

Editor — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:27:42 +0000

Celebrity Walk of Fame – Fargo, North Dakota It isn’t Mann’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles it is truly a Fargo site to see! Mike Stevens, a local businessman, started asking the celebrities that visit Fargo to put their hands and foot prints in wet cement and most of them do! There are over 100... [Continue Reading]

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Bonanzaville USA – West Fargo, North Dakota

Editor — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:47:35 +0000

Bonanzaville USA – West Fargo, North Dakota This historic turn of the century (late 1800′s to early 1900′s) village holds over 400,000 artifacts in the 40 buildings representing the farm era showing the tough life, and the joys, of being a farmer at the turn of the century. There are authentic log cabins, a schoolhouse,... [Continue Reading]

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The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm – Fargo, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:39:17 +0000

The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm – Fargo, North Dakota The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm is located at 1201 28th Avenue North in Fargo, North Dakota and is housed in the first brick building ever built in the Dakota Territory by Newton Whitman. The house was bought by the Yunker family in 1905. The... [Continue Reading]

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Bonanzaville Historic Village – West Fargo, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:16:49 +0000

Bonanzaville Historic Village – West Fargo, North Dakota Bonanzaville is actually an historic village containing more than forty buildings. Guests can take a step back in time to the Red River Valley at the end of the 1800s and into the early 1900s. Bonanzaville is located at 1351 Main Avenue West in West Fargo, North... [Continue Reading]

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Performing Arts in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:02:31 +0000

Performing Arts in Grand Forks, North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota is a thriving area with many different opportunities to view excellent performances from various performing art groups. Throughout the year, there are plenty of things to see if you enjoy any type of performing art. For instance, the North Dakota Ballet Company is a... [Continue Reading]

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Pembina State Museum – Pembina, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:49:02 +0000

Pembina State Museum – Pembina, North Dakota To find the Pembina State Museum, you take exit 215 off Interstate 29 to 805 Highway 59. This is in Pembina, North Dakota, which is in the northeastern corner of the state. The town has a rich history, and was the home for various Native American tribes such... [Continue Reading]

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National Buffalo Museum – Jamestown North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:34:47 +0000

National Buffalo Museum – Jamestown North Dakota And Baby makes 3!! Another white buffalo calf joins the two other white buffalo at the museum, WOW. If you have tried to do so, and can’t find a home where the buffalo roam, all is not lost. You can visit the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown, North... [Continue Reading]

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North Dakota Heritage Center – Bismarck, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:16:29 +0000

North Dakota Heritage Center – Bismarck, North Dakota If you are looking for information on the history of the Northern Plains or North Dakota, you’ve come to the right place. At the North Dakota Heritage Center there are permanent galleries and temporary galleries, so no experience here is ever the same, as it’s always changing. Aside... [Continue Reading]

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Chateau de Mores – Medora, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:02:03 +0000

Chateau de Mores – Bismarck North Dakota The Chateau de Mores State Historic Site is located on the edge of Medora, North Dakota. It is a site that is part of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. This site is actually comprised of three parts. It is on 128 acres, and includes the Chateau... [Continue Reading]

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Dakota Zoo – Bismarck North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:48:47 +0000

Dakota Zoo – Bismarck North Dakota The Dakota Zoo is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. It had its beginning on the 67 acre farm owned by Marc and Betty Christianson. They originally ran the farm as a kennel for domesticated animals, but over the years the animal and bird residents of the farm grew. People... [Continue Reading]

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Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park – Mandan North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:33:32 +0000

Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park – Mandan North Dakota Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park is a unique site that has many facets of historical value. It is located at 4480 Ft. Lincoln Road, seven miles south of Mandan, North Dakota. This site, which encompasses 1006 acres, is a valuable historical site because it is important... [Continue Reading]

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Gateway to Science – Bismarck, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:16:56 +0000

Gateway to Science – Bismarck, North Dakota Kudos have to be given to the community volunteers in Bismarck, North Dakota that decided informal learning could be a good thing. At Gateway to Science, children, and even adults, can now learn hands-on science in an environment that utilizes interactive programs and special exhibits in ways that... [Continue Reading]

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International Peace Garden – Dunseith, North Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:02:44 +0000

International Peace Garden – Dunseith, North Dakota International Peace Garden – Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 Canada Since 1932, nestled in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota and Manitoba, the International Peace Garden is one of the continent’s most symbolic and scenic attractions. Thousand of tourist flocks to this unique tribute to peace and friendship between... [Continue Reading]

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