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Here are the top stories to look out for in Wednesday’s paper:

• The Vikingland Band Festival
• Douglas County native makes breakthrough in stem cell research.
• Kernza. A multiple-use grain found in the kitchen, and a plant beneficial to water quality and the environment.
• An Alexandria native has a 4.0 GPA as a mechanical engineering major at Bethel University and is a record-breaker on the field.

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