Duane Blanck put on a large sombrero from his daughter as she talked about the many hats her father has worn over the years as a baseball coach, Nisswa Lions member, father and others at his retirement party Thursday. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Duane Blanck put on a large sombrero from his daughter as she talked about the many hats her father has worn over the years as a baseball coach, Nisswa Lions member, father and others at his retirement party Thursday. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist » Purchase reprints of this photo.
Duane Blanck (right), Crow Wing County highway engineer, laughed with Jim Worcester, Beltrami County highway engineer, at a retirement party for Blanck Thursday at the county highway department building east of Brainerd. Blanck is retiring after 32 years with the county. A large group gathered for the event with several friends, family and colleagues speaking about their experiences with Blanck over the years. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Duane Blanck (right), Crow Wing County highway engineer, laughed with Jim Worcester, Beltrami County highway engineer, at a retirement party for Blanck Thursday at the county highway department building east of Brainerd. Blanck is retiring after 32 years with the county. A large group gathered for the event with several friends, family and colleagues speaking about their experiences with Blanck over the years. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist » Purchase reprints of this photo.
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