Col. Frank Stokes of the Minnesota Air National Guard 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth announces the unit has been designated an active associate — meaning active-duty personnel will train and work with Guardsmen at the base. “This secures the future of the base,” Stokes said at a news conference Friday. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)
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