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Branagan’s Fortieth Year as Emmetburg Democrat Publisher
The Emmetburg Democrat marks forty years of publisher Branagan in charge, noting the editor’s long hours, steady leadership, and shift of duties to his son. The piece reflects on Graettinger area changes since 1885, including Emmetsburg’s growth from about 1,000 to a larger town, and broader county development.
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