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N. Mpls. homicide victim fought for peace

A 76-year-old woman who dedicated her life to peace, justice and the environment, made community gardens a mission and shrugged off friends' advice to move out of north Minneapolis was found dead this week in her home – a homicide victim.
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A 76-year-old woman who dedicated her life to peace, justice and the environment, made community gardens a mission and shrugged off friends' advice to move out of north Minneapolis was found dead this week in her home – a homicide victim.

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