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• Members Only Behind-The-Scenes Collections Tour

  • When
    October 15, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum; 235 33rd Avenue South; St. Cloud, MN
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  Ever wanted to know what it’s like behind the scenes in collections care? Curious about what goes on behind the collections curtain? Now’s your chance! Take this exclusive Members Only opportunity and get a guided tour from the Stearns History Museum’s very own Collections and Exhibits Curator, Eric Cheever, and Registrar and Century Farms Coordinator, Michelle (Skroch) Bue. It’s bound to be an adventure!

  The tour takes place on Wednesday, October 15^th, at 2 pm. The event is free. Registration is required. Not a member? Join today!

  Questions? Contact Ann Marie at development@stearns-museum.org or call 320/253-8424, ext. 106.

  
  

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• Sundown Cemetery Tour: Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud, October 18th

  • When
    October 18, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud, MN
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• Heritage Circle Tour - Avon Hills Folk School

  • When
    October 23, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    31335 Kalla Lake Road, Avon
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  Save your place! Register today for the next Heritage Circle Tour at the Avon Hills Folk School in Avon, Minnesota. The tour takes place on Thursday, October 23^rd, at 10 am. Since its inception in 2017, the school has worked to build community through hands-on learning and the sharing and teaching of traditional practices, arts and crafts. The school traces its history back to 1969 when Francis and Karen Schellinger, the parents of founder and executive director, Chris Schellinger, purchased the land. Join us for a tour of the school and learn about its origins, mission and vision, and plans for the future. Don't miss this members-only tour!

  Questions? Contact Ann Marie at development@stearns-museum.org or call 320/253-8424 ext. 106.

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• Sundown Cemetery Tour: Oak Hill, Melrose, October 25th

  • When
    October 25, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Oak Hill Cemetery, Melrose, MN
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• Community Scan-Albany

  • When
    October 28, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    400 Railroad Ave, Albany, MN

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  The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5)

  
  

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• Community Scan: Kimball Library

  • When
    October 29, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    51 Spruce Ave W, Kimball, MN 55353

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  The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5

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• Community Scan: Museum

  • When
    October 30, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    235 33rd Avenue South Saint Cloud 56301

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  The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5

  
  

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• Community Scan-Cold Spring

  • When
    November 03, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    27 Red River Ave S, Cold Spring, MN

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  The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5)

  
  

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• Community Scan-Richmond

  • When
    November 03, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    63 Hall Ave SW, Richmond, MN

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  The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5)

  
  

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• History Unboxed: Healing Histories

  • When
    November 06, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    235 33rd Ave S, Saint Cloud

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  Join us for an archival experience focusing on healthcare in Central Minnesota.

  This program is in partnership with Brendan Duffy, CentraCare archivist.

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• Community Scan-Belgrade

  • When
    November 07, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    324 Washburn Ave, Belgrade

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  The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5)

  
  

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• Community Scan-Paynesville

  • When
    November 07, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    119 Washburne Ave, Paynesville, MN

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  The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5)

  
  

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• Community Scan-Stearns History Museum

  • When
    November 08, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    235 33rd Ave S, St. Cloud, MN

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  The Stearns History Museum is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5)

  
  

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• Community Scan: Clearwater

  • When
    November 12, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    740 Clearwater Center, Clearwater, MN 55320

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  The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5

  
  

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• Community Scan-Melrose

  • When
    November 13, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    225 1st St NE, Melrose, MN

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  The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5)

  
  

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• Community Scan-Sauk Centre

  • When
    November 13, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    430 Main St S, Sauk Centre

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  The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5)

  
  

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• Community Scan- St. Cloud Public Library

  • When
    November 15, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    1300 W St. Germain, St. Cloud, MN

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  The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.  

  Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. 

  Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5)

  
  

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• Hops and History: History of the Fergus Falls State Hospital

  • When
    November 20, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Bad Habit Brewing Company

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• Gingerbread Architecture: The Sweet Elements of Design

  • When
    November 22, 2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Granite Innovations - 1100 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud
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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 4, 5pm

  • When
    December 04, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 4, 6pm

  • When
    December 04, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

  
  

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 4, 7pm

  • When
    December 04, 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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• Gingerbread Architecture: The Sweet Elements of Design

  • When
    December 06, 2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Harvest Church - 338 Main Street West, Freeport
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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 11, 5pm

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    December 11, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 11, 6pm

  • When
    December 11, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 11, 7pm

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    December 11, 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 12, 5pm

  • When
    December 12, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 12, 6pm

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    December 12, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 12, 7pm

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    December 12, 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    Stearns History Museum

  
  

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 13, 1pm

  • When
    December 13, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 13, 2pm

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    December 13, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 13, 3pm

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    December 13, 2025
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 13, 4pm

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    December 13, 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 18, 5pm

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    December 18, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 18, 6pm

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    December 18, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 18, 7pm

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    December 18, 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    Stearns History Museum

  
  

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 19, 5pm

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    December 19, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    Stearns History Museum

  
  

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 19, 6pm

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    December 19, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 19, 7pm

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    December 19, 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 20, 1pm

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    December 20, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 20, 2pm

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    December 20, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 20, 3pm

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    December 20, 2025
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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• Escape Room- Lost in the 1950s- December 20, 4pm

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    December 20, 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns History Museum

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