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- ↑ Rettig, Molly (March 13, 2011). "Cutting-edge techniques keep Fairbanks home toasty with almost no fuel". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ↑ Bohman, Amanda (10/30/2008). "A closer look at candidates for state Legislature: How the races look so far". Fairbanks Daily News Miner .
- ↑ Delbridge, Rena (12/10/2008). "Kelly keeps seat by 4-vote margin". Fairbanks Daily News Miner .