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Source: NPR "All Things Considered"

Roundup

9-24-06

Benedictine nuns get out of Deadwood [audio 4min]

Deadwood, S.D., is losing a part of its heritage that might not immediately spring to mind. The iconic Wild West town and "gambling capital of the Black Hills" is saying goodbye to its last two Benedictine nuns. Many residents are sorry to see the sisters go.

Read entire article at NPR "All Things Considered"