Published September 09, 2011, 12:00 AM

Richard Blumler


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Richard Blumler said the events of Sept. 11, 2001, solidified his decision to join the military. He went on to join the North Dakota National Guard, served in Iraq, received a Purple Heart and now works as a recruiter in Jamestown.

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