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April 01, 2022 at 6:00 AM

Introducing the Globe Minute podcast for Friday, April 1, 2022, is Brandon from Prairie Elementary. Thanks, Brandon!
Introducing the Globe Minute podcast for Friday, April 1, 2022, is Brandon from Prairie Elementary. Thanks, Brandon!
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Kari Lucin
By Kari Lucin
A 1999 graduate of Jackson County Central and a 2003 graduate of Augsburg College, Kari Lucin started writing for newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota in 2006. During her time as a reporter, she covered beats including education, watershed, county and agriculture, and frequently wrote about health and science. She has also served as an online content coordinator and an engagement specialist at various Forum Communications properties. She was a marketing assistant at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville for two years, where she did design work in addition to writing and social media management.

Lucin is currently a community editor with the Globe of Worthington.

Email: klucin@dglobe.com
Phone: (507) 376-7319
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