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- ↑ Moore, Janet (February 10, 2023). "Lawmakers seek to lift gag order on commuter rail between Minneapolis, Northfield". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
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- ↑ "2020 Results for State Representative District 56A". Minnesota Secretary of State . Retrieved February 22, 2023.
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