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Betty Jane Johnson lived a modest life, much of it in the Montevideo and Dawson areas of western Minnesota, but created a trust that distributed more than $2.2 million to 22 different organizations after her death. None had expected the windfall gifts they received.
People got a chance to work out in style Saturday morning at the Willmar Community Center with the help of a few dogs from Hawk Creek Animal Shelter during Pups, Butts and Guts.