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Get Ready Stearns County, It’s National Preparedness Month
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 (30 reads)


September is National Preparedness Month – an opportunity for everyone to take a few minutes to think about their role as individuals as it relates to personal and family emergency preparedness. 

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Voters in the Military and Overseas Apply for Absentee Ballots
Thursday, September 02, 2010 (35 reads)


Secretary of State Mark Ritchie Reminds Minnesota Voters in the Military and Overseas to Apply Now for Their Absentee Ballots

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MN DVA September Newsletter
Thursday, September 02, 2010 (83 reads)


Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs September Newsletter

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Ordinance Change to Address Dead Animal Composting
Monday, August 23, 2010 (149 reads)


For farmers in Stearns County, in-vessel mortality composting, or the disposing of animal carcasses through a composting machine, is becoming more popular.

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County Employee Wins MN Contest!
Thursday, August 19, 2010 (221 reads)


Quarry Park Gatekeeper Don Blakney of Princeton, was selected as the winner of Minnesota’s 2011 trout and salmon stamp contest.

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Recycle your empty pesticide containers now
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 (115 reads)


If you have some empty pesticide containers, now is a good time to bring them in to be recycled.

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Still a Need, Hotline Stays Open through Saturday
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 (114 reads)


Stearns County’s Emergency Management Department has decided to keep the hotline helping with storm damage open through Saturday.

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Compost Sites Can be used for Tree Debris
Monday, August 16, 2010 (199 reads)


As homeowners work to clear downed trees from last week's storms, here’s a list of compost sites in our area that can be used for tree debris:

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Storm Damage Impact on Stearns County
Sunday, August 15, 2010 (254 reads)


Stearns County was hit by two storms this week.  In response, Stearns County Emergency Management activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate cleanup operations. Here's a summary of the storms’ impact on the county and what actions have been taken to date.

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Hotline to Help with Storm Damage
Saturday, August 14, 2010 (117 reads)


Stearns County Emergency Management will set up a hotline to accept requests from homeowners who would like assistance with tree cleanup due to recent storm damage.

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County Road 186 to Close for Construction Beginning August 4
Friday, July 30, 2010 (164 reads)


Area motorists are advised that County Road 186 will be closed approximately 0.7 mile west of State Trunk Highway 4 beginning Wednesday, August 4, 2010 until the middle of October.

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Intersection Near Melrose Closed for Road Work Beginning August 4
Friday, July 30, 2010 (147 reads)


Area motorists are advised that the intersection of CSAH 17 and County Road 168 northeast of Melrose will be closed for road work beginning Wednesday, August 4, 2010.

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Ree Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Thursday, July 08, 2010 (209 reads)


On July 8, 2010, the Honorable Kris Davick-Halfen sentenced Arthur James Ree, DOB: 4/26/1927, to 12 years (144 months) in prison after his convictions for two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 1st Degree.

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Dennis Lemke Sentenced to 109 ¾ Years in Prison
Thursday, June 03, 2010 (502 reads)


The Honorable Vicki Landwehr sentenced Dennis M. Lemke, DOB 8/30/1965, to 1,317 months (109 ¾ years) in state prison following his guilty plea to 9 Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree and a single count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree involving 9 separate victims, arising out of events between 2001 and 2007 at Lemke’s former residence in south St. Cloud.

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Jerry Thompson Sentenced to 34 ½ Years in Prison
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 (323 reads)


Jerry Lee Thompson, DOB: 2/24/1959, appeared before the Honorable Vicki Landwehr today, June 2, 2010, and was sentenced to 414 months in prison after being convicted of three counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, Kidnapping, First Degree Burglary, two counts of Assault in the 2nd Degree and an Order for Protection Violation involving three separate victims, including his ex-wife and one of his children, arising out of a domestic violence incident in Fairhaven Township on August 5, 2008.



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2010 Candidates Who Filed for Office
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 (327 reads)


Filing closed on June 1, 2010 for all federal, state, county, City of St. Cloud and ISD 742 offices.

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Keonne Palmer Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
Thursday, May 20, 2010 (268 reads)


On May 20, 2010, the Hon. Vicki Landwehr sentenced Keonne Alexander Palmer, DOB: 1/26/1978, to life in prison for First Degree Murder following his conviction at trial for the shooting death of Ernest Moss on April 29, 2009 in St. Cloud.

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Da’Leino Palmer Sentenced to 312 Months in Prison for Murder
Monday, April 19, 2010 (365 reads)


Da’Leino Deonne Palmer, DOB 7/20/1988, appeared before the Honorable Kris Davick-Halfen today, April 19, 2010 and was sentenced to 312 months in prison following conviction for Aiding and Abetting Murder in the 2nd Degree.  Palmer was indicted in connection to the shooting death of Ernest L. Moss on April 29, 2009 in the City of St. Cloud. 

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Nyachual Poch Charged with Second Degree Murder
Monday, April 19, 2010 (374 reads)


Nyachual Lungdicok Poch, DOB 1/1/1979, was charged today in Stearns County District Court with Murder in the 2nd Degree in the death of her son D.M. DOB 6/15/2008.  Bail was set at $1,000,000 without conditions or $500,000 with conditions of release.  View the Criminal Complaint.

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Keonne Palmer Guilty of First Degree Premeditated Murder
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 (673 reads)


Keonne Alexander Palmer, DOB 01/26/1978, was convicted February 24, 2010 of Murder in the First Degree – Premeditation, Murder in the Second Degree, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm arising out of a shooting incident that occurred in St. Cloud on April 29, 2009.

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Thompson Guilty of Attempted First Degree Murder
Thursday, December 17, 2009 (717 reads)


Jerry Lee Thompson, DOB 02/24/1959, was convicted today of three counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, Kidnapping, and First Degree Burglary as well as other felony assault charges involving 3 separate victims arising out of a domestic violence incident in Fairhaven Township on August 5, 2008.

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Stearns County Proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 (653 reads)


To bring awareness to the issues surrounding Domestic Violence and its effects on this community, the Stearns County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed October 2009 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Dennis Michael Lemke Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Sexual Abuse
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 (727 reads)


The Stearns County Attorney’s Office has charged Dennis Michael Lemke, DOB 8/30/65, with multiple counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First and Second Degrees involving 9 separate victims, arising out of events alleged to have occurred between 2001 and 2007 at Lemke’s former residence in south St. Cloud.

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Nyren Indicted for Second Degree Murder
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 (634 reads)


Nyren Indicted for Second Degree Murder

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Palmer Brothers Indicted for First Degree Murder
Thursday, May 28, 2009 (615 reads)


Palmer Brothers Indicted for First Degree Murder

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Brothers Charged With Second Degree Murder
Friday, May 01, 2009 (645 reads)


Brothers Charged With Second Degree Murder

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Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Celebrating the Victims of Crime Act
Thursday, April 16, 2009 (603 reads)


Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Celebrating the Victims of Crime Act

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Stearns & Benton Receive Blue Ribbon Award
Monday, April 06, 2009 (624 reads)


Stearns & Benton Receive Blue Ribbon Award

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Dale Nyren Charged with Murder in the 2nd Degree
Thursday, February 26, 2009 (586 reads)


Dale Nyren Charged with Murder in the 2nd Degree

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Linda Weller Sentenced to 50 months in Prison for Arson
Thursday, February 12, 2009 (643 reads)


Linda Weller Sentenced to 50 months in Prison for Arson

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Second Domestic Violence Court Grant Awarded to Stearns County
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 (604 reads)


Second Domestic Violence Court Grant Awarded to Stearns County

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Thompson Makes First Appearance on Attempted First Degree Murder Charges
Monday, August 18, 2008 (589 reads)


Thompson Makes First Appearance on Attempted First Degree Murder Charges

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Thompson Charged With Attempted First Degree Murder
Monday, August 11, 2008 (595 reads)


Thompson Charged With Attempted First Degree Murder

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Forensic Interview Training Hosted by Stearns County Attorney’s Office
Friday, June 06, 2008 (572 reads)


Forensic Interview Training Hosted by Stearns County Attorney’s Office

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Stearns/Sherburne County Team Accepted to Microsoft's Computer Facilitated Crime Investigation and Prosecution Training
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 (601 reads)


Stearns/Sherburne County Team Accepted to Microsoft's Computer Facilitated Crime Investigation and Prosecution Training

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Fautsch Investigative File Released
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 (605 reads)


Fautsch Investigative File Released

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$300,000 Domestic Violence Court Grant Awarded to Stearns County
Monday, May 05, 2008 (579 reads)


$300,000 Domestic Violence Court Grant Awarded to Stearns County

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IPAD Upholds Temporary Restriction of Investigation Data
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 (585 reads)


IPAD Upholds Temporary Restriction of Investigation Data

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Investigation Completed Into Death of Cody Waytashek
Thursday, February 28, 2008 (631 reads)


Investigation Completed Into Death of Cody Waytashek

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County Attorney Provides Web Access to Criminal Case Information
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 (668 reads)


County Attorney Provides Web Access to Criminal Case Information

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Steven Daniels Sentenced to 43 Years for Attacks
Thursday, December 20, 2007 (669 reads)


Steven Daniels Sentenced to 43 Years for Attacks

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Janelle Kendall Elected President-Elect of the Minnesota County Attorney's Association
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 (609 reads)


Janelle Kendall Elected President-Elect of the Minnesota County Attorney's Association

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Prosecutors' Letters to MN Supreme Court Regarding Cameras in the Courtroom
Monday, September 24, 2007 (591 reads)


Prosecutors' Letters to MN Supreme Court Regarding Cameras in the Courtroom

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Kendall to Appear on MPR to Discuss Victims’ Rights and Media Groups' Proposal to Allow Cameras in the Courtroom
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 (581 reads)


Kendall to Appear on MPR to Discuss Victims’ Rights and Media Groups' Proposal to Allow Cameras in the Courtroom

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Moeller Sentence Upheld
Tuesday, July 03, 2007 (611 reads)


Moeller Sentence Upheld

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Antonio Delk Convicted of Second-Degree Murder
Friday, May 25, 2007 (605 reads)


Antonio Delk Convicted of Second-Degree Murder

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National Crime Victims' Rights Week: April 22-28, 2007
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 (577 reads)


National Crime Victims' Rights Week: April 22-28, 2007

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Steven Daniels Charged in Second Robbery
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 (594 reads)


Steven Daniels Charged in Second Robbery

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Gunshot Residue Evidence Admissible in Delk Homicide
Thursday, March 15, 2007 (580 reads)


Gunshot Residue Evidence Admissible in Delk Homicide

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Derrick Lamont Baynes Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Thursday, January 18, 2007 (583 reads)


Derrick Lamont Baynes Convicted of Second Degree Murder

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Steven Demetrius Daniels Charged in Assault
Friday, December 15, 2006 (576 reads)


Steven Demetrius Daniels Charged in Assault

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Felony Charges Filed in Tech High School Hoax
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 (576 reads)


Felony Charges Filed in Tech High School Hoax

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Janelle P. Kendall Speaks About the Danger Involved in Law Enforcement Traffic Stops
Friday, November 03, 2006 (582 reads)


Janelle P. Kendall Speaks About the Danger Involved in Law Enforcement Traffic Stops

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County Attorney Offers Spanish and Somalian Web-Based Help to Victims
Thursday, October 05, 2006 (594 reads)


County Attorney Offers Spanish and Somalian Web-Based Help to Victims

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Derrick Lamont Baynes Arraigned in Stearns County District Court
Tuesday, May 23, 2006 (598 reads)


Derrick Lamont Baynes Arraigned in Stearns County District Court

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Terra Waters Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree
Tuesday, April 18, 2006 (602 reads)


Terra Waters Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

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Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall Appointed Treasurer of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association
Thursday, March 23, 2006 (577 reads)


Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall Appointed Treasurer of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association

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Homicide Defendant Corey Manuel - Certified to Stand Trial as an Adult
Friday, February 10, 2006 (586 reads)


Homicide Defendant Corey Manuel - Certified to Stand Trial as an Adult

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Leland Knutson Convicted of 3 Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct
Thursday, January 05, 2006 (596 reads)


Leland Knutson Convicted of 3 Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct

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John Novicky Sentenced to 20 years as a Career Offender for Kidnapping
Monday, December 19, 2005 (619 reads)


John Novicky Sentenced to 20 years as a Career Offender for Kidnapping

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Antonio Delk and David Delk Charged with Second Degree Murder
Monday, November 28, 2005 (629 reads)


Antonio Delk and David Delk Charged with Second Degree Murder

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Thomas Ray Jackson Jr. Convicted of Latest Crimes
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 (649 reads)


Thomas Ray Jackson Jr. Convicted of Latest Crimes

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Criminal Charges filed against Russell Roderick Williams; Officer's Actions Found Appropriate
Monday, October 17, 2005 (599 reads)


Criminal Charges filed against Russell Roderick Williams; Officer's Actions Found Appropriate

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Varner Charged with Multiple Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct
Wednesday, September 14, 2005 (590 reads)


Varner Charged with Multiple Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct

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Manslaughter Charges Filed in Death of Justin Smiley
Monday, August 29, 2005 (677 reads)


Manslaughter Charges Filed in Death of Justin Smiley

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Repeat Offender who Killed Firefighter Sentenced to Prison
Friday, June 17, 2005 (614 reads)


Repeat Offender who Killed Firefighter Sentenced to Prison

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Stearns County Juries Convict Two for Assaults
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 (656 reads)


Stearns County Juries Convict Two for Assaults

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Eric Wright Convicted of First Degree Murder by Stearns County Jury
Thursday, June 02, 2005 (622 reads)


Eric Wright Convicted of First Degree Murder by Stearns County Jury

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Terra Waters Indicted for First and Second Degree Murder
Wednesday, May 11, 2005 (613 reads)


Terra Waters Indicted for First and Second Degree Murder

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Status of Investigation regarding Death of Justin Smiley
Friday, April 29, 2005 (566 reads)


Status of Investigation regarding Death of Justin Smiley

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Letter to St. Cloud Times Editorial Board re. Jammie Holliday
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 (581 reads)


Letter to St. Cloud Times Editorial Board re. Jammie Holliday

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Basis for Jammie Holliday Sex Offender Commitment Decision Detailed
Friday, April 22, 2005 (608 reads)


Basis for Jammie Holliday Sex Offender Commitment Decision Detailed

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Help Us Observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Tuesday, April 05, 2005 (596 reads)


Help Us Observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week

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Bernick's Pepsi Provides 70 Banners to Stearns County Schools in Support of Anti-Bullying Campaign
Thursday, January 06, 2005 (574 reads)


Bernick's Pepsi Provides 70 Banners to Stearns County Schools in Support of Anti-Bullying Campaign

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School Resource Officers and School Administrators Talk about School Safety
Friday, December 03, 2004 (570 reads)


School Resource Officers and School Administrators Talk about School Safety

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Stearns County Grand Jury Returns 1st Degree Murder Indictment re: Eric Maurice Wright
Thursday, October 28, 2004 (612 reads)


Stearns County Grand Jury Returns 1st Degree Murder Indictment re: Eric Maurice Wright

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$24,999 Pull Tab Theft at Granite Bowl Location
Wednesday, October 27, 2004 (606 reads)


$24,999 Pull Tab Theft at Granite Bowl Location

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Criminal Charges Not Filed in Granite Bowl Texas Hold'em Investigation
Wednesday, October 27, 2004 (619 reads)


Criminal Charges Not Filed in Granite Bowl Texas Hold'em Investigation

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Douglas Dressen Sentenced for Shooting at Stearns County Deputies
Tuesday, October 19, 2004 (676 reads)


Douglas Dressen Sentenced for Shooting at Stearns County Deputies

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New Law Ensures Quick Action on Campaign Complaints
Thursday, October 14, 2004 (634 reads)


New Law Ensures Quick Action on Campaign Complaints

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