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At the end of the academic year 2024-2025, Northland College will close in Ashland.

The college has been in financial jeopardy since March 2024.  According to the college, "More than one thousand donors responded to a spring 2024 fundraising appeal and the college reduced costs by streamlining its academic offerings and cutting staff."  Northland College began the 2024-2025 academic year with nine majors and a smaller number of students.

However, the college was not able to sustain itself.  Therefore, the Northland College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 for the closure.

According to Ted Bristol, Chair of the Northland College Board of Trustees, “Despite the collaborative efforts of the entire Northland family, we no longer have the resources needed to navigate the economic and demographic storms endangering small, liberal arts institutions today....With declining enrollment and soaring costs, it takes more to operate the College than we raise in tuition. Even after enacting aggressive measures to cut costs and raise revenues, Northland College has no sustainable path forward.”

Interim President Barb Lundberg assured the students that this year's coursework will continue and commencement will take place as scheduled.  Students who are not graduating will be advised on options, such as teach-out agreements with cooperating institutions and transfer to other colleges.

The college was founded in 1892 and was the first US college to fully integrate an environmental focus with its liberal arts curriculum.]]>
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At the end of the academic year 2024-2025, Northland College will close in Ashland.

The college has been in financial jeopardy since March 2024.  According to the college, "More than one thousand donors responded to a spring 2024 fundraising appeal and the college reduced costs by streamlining its academic offerings and cutting staff."  Northland College began the 2024-2025 academic year with nine majors and a smaller number of students.

However, the college was not able to sustain itself.  Therefore, the Northland College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 for the closure.

According to Ted Bristol, Chair of the Northland College Board of Trustees, “Despite the collaborative efforts of the entire Northland family, we no longer have the resources needed to navigate the economic and demographic storms endangering small, liberal arts institutions today....With declining enrollment and soaring costs, it takes more to operate the College than we raise in tuition. Even after enacting aggressive measures to cut costs and raise revenues, Northland College has no sustainable path forward.”

Interim President Barb Lundberg assured the students that this year's coursework will continue and commencement will take place as scheduled.  Students who are not graduating will be advised on options, such as teach-out agreements with cooperating institutions and transfer to other colleges.

The college was founded in 1892 and was the first US college to fully integrate an environmental focus with its liberal arts curriculum.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-588.html Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:30:46 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-588.html
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At 12:16 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025, the Ashland-Bayfield Emergency Communication Center received a call.  A person reported that their friend, a 20-year old man from Ashland, Wisconsin, named Harlow Pruess, was late joining them.  They were to meet on the Chequamegon Bay for ice fishing.  The missing person was reported to be on a snowmobile, and they had not heard from him since 9:03 p.m. on January 18, 2025.

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Ashland Fire Department, Ashland Police Department, and Ashland County Sheriff’s Office responded and began searching for the man.

At approximately 10 a.m. on January 19, 2025, Harlow was found, deceased, in open water.

The incident is currently being investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.]]>
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At 12:16 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025, the Ashland-Bayfield Emergency Communication Center received a call.  A person reported that their friend, a 20-year old man from Ashland, Wisconsin, named Harlow Pruess, was late joining them.  They were to meet on the Chequamegon Bay for ice fishing.  The missing person was reported to be on a snowmobile, and they had not heard from him since 9:03 p.m. on January 18, 2025.

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Ashland Fire Department, Ashland Police Department, and Ashland County Sheriff’s Office responded and began searching for the man.

At approximately 10 a.m. on January 19, 2025, Harlow was found, deceased, in open water.

The incident is currently being investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-495.html Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:54:44 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-495.html
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At approximately 2:24 p.m. on April 21, 2024, multiple 911 calls were received by the Ashland County Communications Center.  Reports were that a motorcycle and car crashed at the intersection of US Highway 2 and Maple Street in the Township of Sanborn.

Emergency services from the City of Ashland, Bad River Fire Department, and Ashland County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the accident.  Mutual aid was requested from the City of Ashland Police Department.

According to the Ashland County Sheriff's Office, "Upon arrival, witnesses to the crash reported that the operator of the motorcycle was traveling westbound on US 2 when the operator of a Toyota Corolla, that was traveling eastbound, attempted to negotiate a left turn off of US 2 onto Maple Street and turned into the path of the motorcycle.

"The twenty-eight-year-old operator of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was transported from the scene by ambulance.  The seventy-four-year-old operator of the Toyota Corolla did not sustain any serious injury."

The crash is under investigation by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.]]>
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At approximately 2:24 p.m. on April 21, 2024, multiple 911 calls were received by the Ashland County Communications Center.  Reports were that a motorcycle and car crashed at the intersection of US Highway 2 and Maple Street in the Township of Sanborn.

Emergency services from the City of Ashland, Bad River Fire Department, and Ashland County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the accident.  Mutual aid was requested from the City of Ashland Police Department.

According to the Ashland County Sheriff's Office, "Upon arrival, witnesses to the crash reported that the operator of the motorcycle was traveling westbound on US 2 when the operator of a Toyota Corolla, that was traveling eastbound, attempted to negotiate a left turn off of US 2 onto Maple Street and turned into the path of the motorcycle.

"The twenty-eight-year-old operator of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was transported from the scene by ambulance.  The seventy-four-year-old operator of the Toyota Corolla did not sustain any serious injury."

The crash is under investigation by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-417.html Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:07:53 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-417.html
Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.

Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership (Enbridge) plans to protect approximately 390 feet (approximately 0.24 acres) of the Bad River shoreline in Ashland County, Wisconsin. The shoreline to be protected is an area where erosion naturally occurs and is where the riverbank is closest to Line 5.

The primary transportation equipment will consist of a helicopter to transport and install trees at the site, and boat/pontoon and trucks/UTVs to transport personnel and tools. To minimize potential impacts associated with access, Enbridge will use pre-existing roads, the Line 5 corridor and an existing trail that are routinely traveled. Prior to installation of the tree revetment, Enbridge will use a small excavator operating within the Bad River to remove debris located along the shoreline. To isolate the excavator within the Bad River, Enbridge will install a temporary dam using an aqua-dam.

The presence of the state threatened wood turtle is confirmed in the vicinity of the project site. DNR staff determined that the proposed project may result in the incidental taking of some turtles.

The DNR concludes that the proposed project is not likely to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival or recovery of the species within the state, the whole plant-animal community of which it is a part of or the habitat that is critical to its existence.

Conservation measures to minimize the adverse effect on the endangered species will be incorporated into the proposed Incidental Take Permit. Copies of the jeopardy assessment and background information on the wood turtle are available upon request from DNR Conservation Biologist Stacy Rowe.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding project-related impacts to the wood turtle by Dec. 15, 2023 to:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
c/o Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation Biologist
2514 Morse St. Janesville, WI 53545
Stacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796

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Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.

Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership (Enbridge) plans to protect approximately 390 feet (approximately 0.24 acres) of the Bad River shoreline in Ashland County, Wisconsin. The shoreline to be protected is an area where erosion naturally occurs and is where the riverbank is closest to Line 5.

The primary transportation equipment will consist of a helicopter to transport and install trees at the site, and boat/pontoon and trucks/UTVs to transport personnel and tools. To minimize potential impacts associated with access, Enbridge will use pre-existing roads, the Line 5 corridor and an existing trail that are routinely traveled. Prior to installation of the tree revetment, Enbridge will use a small excavator operating within the Bad River to remove debris located along the shoreline. To isolate the excavator within the Bad River, Enbridge will install a temporary dam using an aqua-dam.

The presence of the state threatened wood turtle is confirmed in the vicinity of the project site. DNR staff determined that the proposed project may result in the incidental taking of some turtles.

The DNR concludes that the proposed project is not likely to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival or recovery of the species within the state, the whole plant-animal community of which it is a part of or the habitat that is critical to its existence.

Conservation measures to minimize the adverse effect on the endangered species will be incorporated into the proposed Incidental Take Permit. Copies of the jeopardy assessment and background information on the wood turtle are available upon request from DNR Conservation Biologist Stacy Rowe.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding project-related impacts to the wood turtle by Dec. 15, 2023 to:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
c/o Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation Biologist
2514 Morse St. Janesville, WI 53545
Stacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796

Contributed by:  Wisconsin DNR]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-398.html Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:24:06 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-398.html
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At about 2:32 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, Ashland police officers responded to a 911 call.

The caller reported hearing gun shots by Dollar Tree on Lakeshore Drive East in the City of Ashland.

Upon arrival to the scene, officers discovered two males lying in the alley.  They were deceased and had gunshot wounds.

A person of interest was located near the scene and was arrested. 

According to the police department, "This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no indication of further danger to the public."

This is an ongoing investigation in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation, the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, and the Wisconsin State Patrol, and no other details are being released at this time.]]>
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At about 2:32 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, Ashland police officers responded to a 911 call.

The caller reported hearing gun shots by Dollar Tree on Lakeshore Drive East in the City of Ashland.

Upon arrival to the scene, officers discovered two males lying in the alley.  They were deceased and had gunshot wounds.

A person of interest was located near the scene and was arrested. 

According to the police department, "This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no indication of further danger to the public."

This is an ongoing investigation in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation, the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, and the Wisconsin State Patrol, and no other details are being released at this time.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-234.html Sun, 25 Dec 2022 11:27:52 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-234.html
A deceased male was located who was identified as 25-year old Bailey Zuniga from Ashland.  

A preliminary autopsy report showed no injuries, and it’s believed that the death was due to exposure from the elements and not being properly dressed for the weather.  Alcohol is believed to be a factor.  

An investigation is still ongoing.  No foul play is suspected.

Source:  Ashland County Sheriff's Office]]>
A deceased male was located who was identified as 25-year old Bailey Zuniga from Ashland.  

A preliminary autopsy report showed no injuries, and it’s believed that the death was due to exposure from the elements and not being properly dressed for the weather.  Alcohol is believed to be a factor.  

An investigation is still ongoing.  No foul play is suspected.

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The arrest was a drug interdiction arrest that occurred after an ongoing investigation into Mattson.

Lac Du Flambeau Tribal Police Department and Ashland County Sheriff’s Office worked collaboratively to gather information on Mattson’s drug activities in Northern Wisconsin communities.

At the time of the arrest, approximately 50 grams of fentanyl, 30 grams of methamphetamine, and $3,000 in cash were seized.

Mattson is being held in the Ashland County Jail.  Charges, which are being referred to the Ashland County district attorney, are possession with intent to distribute and delivery of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Source:  Ashland County Sheriff's Office

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The arrest was a drug interdiction arrest that occurred after an ongoing investigation into Mattson.

Lac Du Flambeau Tribal Police Department and Ashland County Sheriff’s Office worked collaboratively to gather information on Mattson’s drug activities in Northern Wisconsin communities.

At the time of the arrest, approximately 50 grams of fentanyl, 30 grams of methamphetamine, and $3,000 in cash were seized.

Mattson is being held in the Ashland County Jail.  Charges, which are being referred to the Ashland County district attorney, are possession with intent to distribute and delivery of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Source:  Ashland County Sheriff's Office

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According to witness accounts, the boat had last been seen in the water on the afternoon of August 7th with a single occupant.

Responders searched the shoreline and off-shore area through August 11th, concentrating efforts on areas of interest near Second Landing.  That evening, around 8:00 p.m., the owner of the boat, John Stanslaski, 60, of Ashland, Wisconsin, was found deceased on the shore approximately 1/2 mile from where his boat was recovered.

The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to Stanslaski’s family for their tragic loss.

Search efforts were conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the United States Coast Guard, the National Parks Service, the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission, Xcel Energy, Enbridge, Ashland County Emergency Management, Wisconsin Emergency Management, the Wisconsin Air National Guard, Crossman Consulting, Sawyer County Search & Rescue, the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, the Ashland Police Department, and the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.

This incident remains under investigation by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and the Ashland County coroner, though no foul play is suspected at this time.


Contributed By:  Ashland County Sheriff's Office


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According to witness accounts, the boat had last been seen in the water on the afternoon of August 7th with a single occupant.

Responders searched the shoreline and off-shore area through August 11th, concentrating efforts on areas of interest near Second Landing.  That evening, around 8:00 p.m., the owner of the boat, John Stanslaski, 60, of Ashland, Wisconsin, was found deceased on the shore approximately 1/2 mile from where his boat was recovered.

The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to Stanslaski’s family for their tragic loss.

Search efforts were conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the United States Coast Guard, the National Parks Service, the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission, Xcel Energy, Enbridge, Ashland County Emergency Management, Wisconsin Emergency Management, the Wisconsin Air National Guard, Crossman Consulting, Sawyer County Search & Rescue, the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, the Ashland Police Department, and the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.

This incident remains under investigation by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and the Ashland County coroner, though no foul play is suspected at this time.


Contributed By:  Ashland County Sheriff's Office


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Ashland County dispatch received multiple 911 calls around 12:26 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022.  The calls reported an accident on US Hwy 2/Lakeshore Drive near Turner Road in the City of Ashland.  The Ashland Police Department and Ashland Fire Department responded to the crash.

A preliminary investigation shows that the accident occurred when a vehicle driven by Wisconsin State Senator Janet Bewley, age 70 of Mason, Wisconsin, pulled out from Maslowski Beach turning east onto US Hwy 2.  Janet's vehicle collided with a vehicle that was westbound on US 2 driven by Alyssa Ortman, age 27 of Clearfield, Pennsylvania.  Alyssa's vehicle then spun across the highway where it was struck by an eastbound vehicle driven by Jodi Munson, age 45 of Mason, Wisconsin.

There were no injuries reported to Janet Bewley or Jodi Munson.  However, Alyssa Ortman was transported to the hospital where she died due to her injuries.  Her five year old daughter was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The Ashland County Sheriff’s Department, Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department, Ashland County Highway Department, Bayfield County Highway Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Ashland Public Works, Bad River First Responders, and Mason Fire Department all assisted with the road closure or the accident scene.

UPDATE - October 19, 2022:

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by Brandon Fink, the father of the 5-year old girl, Khaleesi, who died on July 22, 2022 in the car crash.  The lawsuit is against Janet Bewley and three insurance companies.

A crash report by the Ashland Police Department states Janet was distracted by her hands-free mobile phone at the time of the crash.

UPDATE - October 26, 2022:

After law enforcement reconstructed the scene and looked at evidence contained in the vehicles, it is reported that Alyssa Ortman was traveling at about 100 MPH at the time of the crash.


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Ashland County dispatch received multiple 911 calls around 12:26 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022.  The calls reported an accident on US Hwy 2/Lakeshore Drive near Turner Road in the City of Ashland.  The Ashland Police Department and Ashland Fire Department responded to the crash.

A preliminary investigation shows that the accident occurred when a vehicle driven by Wisconsin State Senator Janet Bewley, age 70 of Mason, Wisconsin, pulled out from Maslowski Beach turning east onto US Hwy 2.  Janet's vehicle collided with a vehicle that was westbound on US 2 driven by Alyssa Ortman, age 27 of Clearfield, Pennsylvania.  Alyssa's vehicle then spun across the highway where it was struck by an eastbound vehicle driven by Jodi Munson, age 45 of Mason, Wisconsin.

There were no injuries reported to Janet Bewley or Jodi Munson.  However, Alyssa Ortman was transported to the hospital where she died due to her injuries.  Her five year old daughter was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The Ashland County Sheriff’s Department, Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department, Ashland County Highway Department, Bayfield County Highway Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Ashland Public Works, Bad River First Responders, and Mason Fire Department all assisted with the road closure or the accident scene.

UPDATE - October 19, 2022:

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by Brandon Fink, the father of the 5-year old girl, Khaleesi, who died on July 22, 2022 in the car crash.  The lawsuit is against Janet Bewley and three insurance companies.

A crash report by the Ashland Police Department states Janet was distracted by her hands-free mobile phone at the time of the crash.

UPDATE - October 26, 2022:

After law enforcement reconstructed the scene and looked at evidence contained in the vehicles, it is reported that Alyssa Ortman was traveling at about 100 MPH at the time of the crash.


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Dan and Barb Koch raised their family on Bear Lake Road in Butternut.  Dan is a pulp truck driver.  Barb works part-time at a gas station and is a full-time student.  The couple has six children, including Terri, Danielle, Josh, Kevin, Kimberly, and Tyler.  Three of their children reside at home.

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, while Terri and a friend were home, a fire broke out.  There is not yet a confirmation for the start of the fire at this time, but the home and its contents are a complete loss.  The family also lost their two family cats.  No person was harmed in the fire.

Donations are appreciated.  Clothing sizes needed include boys' large shirts, ladies' size medium shirts, ladies' size 7-8 jeans, ladies' size 8 shoes, men's size large shirts, and men's size 12 shoes.  This list will be updated if more sizes get reported by the family.

Monetary donations can be made via Facebook.

If you would rather not donate on-line, you can drop off a monetary donation at these local businesses:  Village Pitstop, Signature Sign, Schienebeck Shanty, Butternut Feed Store, Jen’s Butternut Cafe, Double D’s, Northern State Bank, and Smart Plumbing & Heating or at the village hall.

Food and clothing donations can be dropped off with Cindy Yeske Pritzl at 301 West Michigan Street in Butternut.

If you are from out of the area, you can private message Cindy Koch on Facebook to make other arrangements.  Cindy, the brother of Dan, added, "God bless all your prayers, support, and love!"

A fund-raising event is being planned for Saturday, March 26th.  Once it is planned, details will be included in this article and on our community calendar, which you can view by clicking on Events in the navigation bar.


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Danny and Barb Koch are pictured with four of their six children.
Photos Submitted By:  Cindy Koch

NOTE:  If you have a benefit, fund-raiser, or donation need for you or a loved one, please contact us.  We will write an article and/or post it on our community calendar to assist with spreading the word in hope of getting the help you or your loved ones need.


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Dan and Barb Koch raised their family on Bear Lake Road in Butternut.  Dan is a pulp truck driver.  Barb works part-time at a gas station and is a full-time student.  The couple has six children, including Terri, Danielle, Josh, Kevin, Kimberly, and Tyler.  Three of their children reside at home.

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, while Terri and a friend were home, a fire broke out.  There is not yet a confirmation for the start of the fire at this time, but the home and its contents are a complete loss.  The family also lost their two family cats.  No person was harmed in the fire.

Donations are appreciated.  Clothing sizes needed include boys' large shirts, ladies' size medium shirts, ladies' size 7-8 jeans, ladies' size 8 shoes, men's size large shirts, and men's size 12 shoes.  This list will be updated if more sizes get reported by the family.

Monetary donations can be made via Facebook.

If you would rather not donate on-line, you can drop off a monetary donation at these local businesses:  Village Pitstop, Signature Sign, Schienebeck Shanty, Butternut Feed Store, Jen’s Butternut Cafe, Double D’s, Northern State Bank, and Smart Plumbing & Heating or at the village hall.

Food and clothing donations can be dropped off with Cindy Yeske Pritzl at 301 West Michigan Street in Butternut.

If you are from out of the area, you can private message Cindy Koch on Facebook to make other arrangements.  Cindy, the brother of Dan, added, "God bless all your prayers, support, and love!"

A fund-raising event is being planned for Saturday, March 26th.  Once it is planned, details will be included in this article and on our community calendar, which you can view by clicking on Events in the navigation bar.


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Danny and Barb Koch are pictured with four of their six children.
Photos Submitted By:  Cindy Koch

NOTE:  If you have a benefit, fund-raiser, or donation need for you or a loved one, please contact us.  We will write an article and/or post it on our community calendar to assist with spreading the word in hope of getting the help you or your loved ones need.


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