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An Alaskan files a people action suit against nan authorities complete agelong delays successful approving Medicaid applications. Plus, Wildlife Refuge managers dream to protect permafrost successful nan Yukon Flats from wildfires. And, Celebration’s youngest participants return halfway shape successful nan toddler regalia review.

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Wesley Early successful Anchorage
Evan Erickson successful Bethel
Dan Bross successful Fairbanks
Jamie Diep successful Homer
Clarise Larson and Eric Stone successful Juneau
Michael Fanelli successful Ketchikan
Sarah Swartz successful Nome
Sofia Stuart-Rasi successful Unalaska

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