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Paul Hammel: Upset in Secretary of State primary wasn't unexpected Elections often bring surprises, but the upset victory of retired Omaha businessman Scott Petersen in the Republican primary for Secretary of …
Diane Yeutter: Trusting God when it makes no sense Years ago, I heard a story about a man that loved climbing. He decided to climb a very large, very difficult ice wall.
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