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Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Junior League of Manatee County launched its annual Little Black Dress Initiative today.Through Friday, members will wear the same black dress or outfit for five straight days to spark conversations about poverty, hunger and the challenges facing local families.This year, money raised will support the organization’s “Feed the Need” initiative.The program collects nonperishable food items through monthly donation drives at local grocery stores, benefiting food pantries throughout Manatee County.Organizers hope to expand the program and encourage more people to get involved.
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