Published May 20, 2010, 12:00 AM


Hanson County Sheriff Mark Kessler fields questions from the media about a murder case in this November file photo taken during a news conference at the Mitchell Public Safety Building. Kessler’s former deputy, Randy Bartlett, is running against him in the June 8 primary election. (Laura Wehde/Republic Photo)
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