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By Dave Braunger Star Tribune

September 9, 2015 — 12:05pm

David Braunger joined the Minnesota StarTribune.com in 1997 after a brief stint as an intern in the newsgraphics department. He has a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

braundm@startribune.com 612-673-7950

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