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Fill the Backpack

by: Mark Belcher, News 4 Digital Lead

Posted: Jun 1, 2016 / 06:43 PM EDT

Updated: Jun 1, 2016 / 06:43 PM EDT

by: Mark Belcher, News 4 Digital Lead

Posted: Jun 1, 2016 / 06:43 PM EDT

Updated: Jun 1, 2016 / 06:43 PM EDT

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