Minnesota state officials say they have approved a $100,000 grant to bring the iconic ruby slippers seen in the classic Wizard of Oz movie to the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
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Judy Garland Museum officials are hopeful that recently granted state grant money will help them purchase previously stolen Wizard of Oz ruby slippers from current owner.
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