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Brainerd students take top spots in State Civics Bee
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (189+ words) BRAINERD — Students from Brainerd Public Schools took the top two places at the State Civics Bee over the summer. Justus Anderson took first place, while Fern Schmidt took second. Fellow Brainerd student Maggie Praham also competed at the state level....