Linn County is growing, and nearly half of that growth is due to immigration.
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Sofia DeMartino Staff Columnists Oct. 16, 2021 6:00 am1526d ago
Linn County is growing, and nearly half of that growth is due to immigration.
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Several local candidates will win elections in November without having to talk to a single voter.
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