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Mabel Minnesota Community Guide

Located in the southeastern corner of Minnesota’s bluff country, you will find the quaint city of Mabel. Mabel is a small town surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, streams and rich farmland.

Each season, mother nature brings something new and exciting to the area. Spring allows for biking, walking, watching the trees and flowers bloom and of course fishing. Sitting in a valley, there are many streams and creeks where fisherman can bait their hooks and enjoy the day. Summer lets locals and visitors spend time with family and friends with ample camping in the area. Fall is always busy with hunting. Hunters from all over “big city” Minnesota, head down to Mabel to take in the beauty and wildlife. Winter allows for men, women and children snowmobilers to cruise around the gorgeous white snow covered trails kept groomed by local snowmobile clubs.

Courtesy City of Mabel

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Population: 

Mabel (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	2010	2000-2010 Change
						Actual	Percent
Population	888	861	745	766	780	+14	+1.83
Land Area (sq. mile)	0.50	0.48	0.47	0.47	0.48	+0.01	+2.12
Density (persons per sq. mile)	1,776.0	1,793.8	1,585.1	1,618.4	1,625.0	+6.6	+0.41
Housing Units	326	374	328	365	394	+29	+7.95
Households	--	348	316	337	359	+22	+6.13
Persons Per Household	--	2.26	2.12	2.09	2.03	-0.06	-2.96

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Geography:

Mabel is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Minnesota State Highways 43 and 44 are two of the main routes in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.2 km²), all of it land. The elevation is 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 780 people, 359 households, and 192 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,625.0 inhabitants per square mile (627.4/km2). There were 394 housing units at an average density of 820.8 per square mile (316.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.0%White, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 359 households of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.5% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 49.6 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 31.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

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History:  

MABEL, a railway village in Newburg, was platted by Frank Adams, chief engineer of this railway, giving it the name of his little daughter who had died. It was incorporated as a village in 1893; the post office was first called Bellville, 1855-80, with Wilson Bell as postmaster.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

West side of Main Street, Mabel Minnesota, 1911 LakesnWoods.com Postcard and Postcard Image Collection- click image to enlarge Visit The Mabel Photo Gallery for more recent and historic area photos

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Government:

Mabel City Hall 201 S Main Street PO Box 425 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5299 Fax: (507) 493-3299 Regular Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm City Council Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm
Title	Term Ends	Name and Address		Phone
Mayor	12/31/2022	James Westby 614 E Fillmore Avenue Mabel, MN 55954		(507) 493-5457 (507) 206-9542
City Clerk	appointed	Karen Larson PO Box 425 Mabel, MN 55954		(507) 493-5299
Council Member	12/31/2022	Terry L Torkelson 307 Fillmore Avenue E Mabel, MN 55954		(507) 493-5951
Council Member	12/31/2022	Adam Wilder 324 Minnesota Avenue W Mabel, MN 55954		(507) 493-5196 (507) 459-2404
Council Member	12/31/2024	Kirsten Wyffels 233 S Robert Street Mabel, MN 55954		(507) 493-5972
Council Member	12/31/2024	Cory Wilson 103 Karli Drive Mabel, MN 55954		(507) 493-5040

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Post Office:

US Post Office 106 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954-9754 Phone: (507) 493-5348 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Regular Business Hours: Week Days        8:00 am - 12:30 pm                          1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday           9:00 am - 11:00 am

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Utilities:

Utility Type	Utility Name	Utility Phone
Electricity	Tri-County Electric Co-op	(800) 432-2285
Natural Gas	Peoples Natural Gas	(800) 891-0890
Wastewater	Mabel Municipal	(507) 493-5299
Water	Mabel Municipal	(507) 493-5299
Telephone	Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company	(507) 493-5411
Cable TV	Mediacom Cable	(800) 883-0145

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Major Employers:

Employer	Products/Services	Employees
Green Lea Senior Living	Nursing Care Facilities	85
Mabel/Canton School	Elementary & Secondary Schools	36
Village Farm and Home	Industrial Machinery Manufacturing	10
Mabel Lumber	Building Material & Supplies Dealers	7
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Co	Wired Telecommunications Carriers	7
City of Mabel	Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support	7

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News:

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Weather:

MABEL WEATHER

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Map:

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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Mabel Minnesota area

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Events:

Hester-Mabel Steam Engine Days 2nd weekend in September
Mabel 50s and 60s Day 2nd Saturday in August Classic Car Show Bean Bag Tournament Live Music Run from the Sun 5K Run/Walk Food Stands Games for all ages

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Attractions:

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Recreation:

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Lakes:

Lake Name	Size (acres)	Lake info	Lake Map	Rec Map	Topo Map
none in the immediate area

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Health Care:

Winneshiek Medical Center - Mabel Clinic 114 Main Street S Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5115 Web:  www.winmedical.org/mabel-clinic The Mabel Clinic provides family medicine services such as: Well child exams Athletic physicals Well-woman exams Obstetric care Care for chronic illness like diabetes, hypertension or COPD Immunizations Walk-in Wellness Testing Strep tests Same day appointments for illness Additionally, Mabel Clinic provides DOT exams and care for work-related injuries. Medical direction for Winneshiek Medical Center is provided by Mayo Clinic Health System.

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Schools:

Mabel Canton Public School 316 W Fillmore Avenue Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5422 Fax: (507) 493-5425 Web: www.mabelcanton.k12.mn.us Grades:  PK-12 Students:  335

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Churches:

Garness Trinity Lutheran Church 42081 130th Street PO Box 88 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5905 Web: www.garnesstrinity.org Pastor:  Mary Wauby Sunday Worship:  varies by month, call
Mabel First Lutheran Church - ELCA 202 N Oak Street PO Box 395 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5293 Web:  www.mabelfirst.org Pastor:  Rev. Elliott Malm Sunday Worship:  9:00 am
Mabel United Methodist Church 111 W Newburg Street PO Box 65 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5296 Pastor:  Sharon Goetzinger Sunday Worship:  9:30 AM
Scheie Lutheran Church 43117 160th Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5680 Pastor:  n/a Sunday Worship:  n/a
St. Olaf Catholic Church 114 N Locust Street PO Box 8 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5268 Web:  www.stolafparish.org  Pastor:   Father Matt Fasnacht Sunday Worship:  8:30 am

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Media:

Mabel-Harmony News-Record 105 S Main Street PO Box 307 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5204 Web: www.thenews-record.com Weekly newspaper published on Thursdays with a circulation of 1,146

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Motels:

Mabel House Hotel 117 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5768 Web: www.mabelhousehotel.com The Mabel House is the oldest running hotel in the state of Minnesota and is rich, not only in history, but with the natural resources in and around Mabel. Mabel was one of the stops in the railroad which connected Minneapolis with Chicago and if you are interested in stepping back in time and are truly looking for the most 'unique' place to visit in Southeast Minnesota's Bluff Country then discover Mabel and the Mabel House Hotel.

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Resorts:

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Campgrounds:

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Businesses:

American Legion Post #299 114 N Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5127
Bank of the West 101 E Newburg Avenue Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5426 Web:  www.bankofthewest.com Millions of customers across 19 states choose us as their bank Our tie to BNP Paribas, a leading international bank, gives you the security and innovative thinking of a bank with global strength.  Start with our Any Deposit Checking Account where one deposit per statement cycle waives the monthly service charge. Pick from our competitively priced credit cards, loans1 and other financial services. You'll find that we've got what you're looking for.
BBG's 101 N Main Street PO Box 493 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5800 Very good homestyle cooking! Cheap Prices. Great food!
Brenda's Boutique 614 Fillmore Avenue E Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5457
Brumm's Plumbing & Heating LLC 42607 174th Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5507 Brumm's Plumbing & Heating provides a range of top-notch services including: plumbing, heating, air conditioning, excavation, and Taylor wood-stove sales
Cherrywood Estates 101 Cherrywood Drive Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 451-8524 Web:  www.lifestyleinc.net/cherrywoodestates.asp Head or co-head must be 62+ or disabled to qualify for the Studio & 1 bedroom apartments.  Household must have at lest 2 people to qualify for 2 bedroom family units.  Off street assigned parking with plug-ins, on-site laundry, playground, community room & indoor mailboxes.  Quiet rural community.  Pets allowed in senior building only with $300 deposit (size & breed restrictions). Companion and service animals allowed with proper authorization.
Craig's Auto Repair 11753 State Highway 43 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5399
Croell Ready Mix 11941 StateHighway 43 N Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5870 Web:  www.croell.com Croell, Inc. has been a producer of quality concrete since 1968. We strive to be the best at what we do and never forget that our valued customers come first. In addition to Redi-Mix, our product line includes paving, asphalt, seal coating, gravel, sand and stone.
Engen Construction Inc 210 N Locust Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5252
Evangelene's 416 N Maple Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5893
Farmers Win Co-op 10953 Berry Lane Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5070 Web:  farmerswincoop.agricharts.com/mabel Focus on personal service from dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced employees Agronomy services include an on-site agronomist, soil sampling, scouting and nutrient plans Custom broad-cast dry fertilizer application and custom spraying (pre-plant, pre-emergent, post-emergent and aerial application) Full line of chemicals including insecticides and fungicides from leading chemical companies
Floor Safety Solutions 126 Main Street N Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (800) 507-8806 Web:  www.floorsafetysolutionsmn.com Our product is a uniquely formulated chemical compound designed to react with silica sand in any mineral surface such as concrete, ceramic tile, terrazzo, marble, porcelain, slate, quarry tile, river rock, polished stone, or glazed brick. The result of the chemical reaction with the surface is a creating of a tread pattern that provides a positive slip resistant surface.
Geving Drivey Wall & Texturing 46039 County 18 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5388
Gjere Construction 43506 State Highway 44 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5864 Web: www.gjereconstruction.com Poured foundation Residential Footings Walls Floors Driveways Feed Lots Manure Pits Rock Sand Excavation Demolition Foundation Water Proofing
Green Lea Senior Living 115 N Lyndale Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5436 Web:  www.greenleaseniorliving.com Green Lea Senior Living offers the comfort and convenience of home in a campus community that provides a wide variety of lifestyle options and individualized services based on your personal needs. You’ll enjoy meeting new people and joining fun and exciting activities. Located in a quiet neighborhood setting, while being close to a variety of dining and shopping options, you will find it easy to call our community home. Green Lea Healthcare Center is a skilled, compassionate community offering outpatient therapy, short stay rehabilitation, and long term care services.
Holland Agency 121 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5866
Hy View Feeds 40928 County 18 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5564 Web: www.hyviewfeeds.com Hy View Feeds began in 1989 by providing livestock producers of SE Minnesota an independent alternative for feeding their livestock. We belive that balanced nutition and education are two of the most important tools a livestock owner must have. Hy View Feeds includes processing by roasting and extruding and has two seperate facilities. One dedicated solely to organic feed, the other used for conventional and non GMO products. We formulate and manufacture our own brand of feeds, supplements and minerals, whether it be organic, nonGMO or conventional. Our grains are all cleaned prior to storage.
Icon Constructors 13498 County Road 28 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5590 Web:  www.iconbridgellc.com ICON Constructors, LLC is a Minnesota-based bridge and heavy highway/civil contractor that specializes in slab, concrete girder, steel superstructure and timber bridges, as well as structural concrete, sheet piling, pile driving, and concrete paving. ICON is dedicated to providing quality services to County, State and private entities throughout the states of Minnesota and Iowa. With a strong emphasis on skill, efficiency and professionalism, ICON Constructors, LLC is committed to completing projects safely, within budget and on time, while building business relationships based on honesty and performance.
Larson Well Drilling & Pump 45207 160th Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5087
Larson's Trustworthy Hardware 122 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5200
Lee Builders 42518 State Highway 44 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5888
Local Union 669 332 W Minnesota Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5671
Mabel Area Food Shelf 202 Oak Street N Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5783 Web:  www.mabelfoodshelf.org
Mabel Barber Shop 125 S Main Street PO Box 568 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5801
Mabel BP 305 State Highway 44 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5924
Mabel City Offices 207 N Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5299 Web:  www.cityofmabel.com
Mabel Clinic 114 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5115 Web:  www.winmedical.org/mabel-clinic The Mabel Clinic provides family medicine services such as: Well child exams Athletic physicals Well-woman exams Obstetric care Care for chronic illness like diabetes, hypertension or COPD Immunizations Walk-in Wellness Testing Strep tests Same day appointments for illness Additionally, Mabel Clinic provides DOT exams and care for work-related injuries. Medical direction for Winneshiek Medical Center is provided by Mayo Clinic Health System.
Mabel Co-Op Telephone Company 214 N Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5411 Web: www.mabeltel.coop Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company provides phone  and broadband service to the following exchanges: Mabel, Minnesota 507-493 Prosper, Minnesota 507-733 Burr Oak, Iowa 563-735 Hesper, Iowa 563-496 Ridgeway, Iowa 563-737
Mabel Flowers & Gifts 105 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5400 Web: www.mabelflowers.com We’re a local Mabel, Minnesota florist with a lovely variety of fresh flowers and creative gift ideas to suit any style or budget. We hope you enjoy your online shopping experience with secure 24-hour ordering right at your fingertips. If preferred, you may call us to place orders direct at (507) 493-5400. It is our pleasure to assist you with any local, as well as worldwide deliveries and remember that corporate accounts are always welcome. For your convenience, we offer daily floral delivery to local hospitals and funeral homes.
Mabel-Harmony News-Record 105 S Main Street PO Box 307 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5204 Web: www.thenews-record.com Weekly newspaper published on Thursdays with a circulation of 1,146
Mabel House Hotel 117 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5768 Web:  http://www.mabelhousehotel.com The Mabel House is the oldest running hotel in the state of Minnesota and is rich, not only in history, but with the natural resources in and around Mabel. Mabel was one of the stops in the railroad which connected Minneapolis with Chicago and if you are interested in stepping back in time and are truly looking for the most ‘unique’ place to visit in Southeast Minnesota’s Bluff Country then discover Mabel and the Mabel House Hotel.
Mabel Liquors 106 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5544
Mabel Public Library 110 E Newburg Avenue Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5336 Web: http://mabel.lib.mn.us/
Mabel Sportsman's Club PO Box 117 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5457
Masters Howard Village Apartments 105 N Elm Drive # 5 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5815
Meadows of Mabel 610 E Newburg Avenue Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5995 Web: www.twdcc.com/The-Meadows-of-Mabel Assisted living - 1 & 2 BR Apts/ complete kitchens, 24-hr/day staffing, weekly laundry, linen, housekeeping, 3 meals/day
Mengis Funeral Home 301 N Maple Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5129 Web: www.mengisfuneralhome.com
Odell Lee Agency 102 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5183
Phase Three Construction 101 Railway Avenue Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5640
Pit Stop Service 102 W Prairie Avenue Po Box 134 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5538 Auto service & repair, custom exhaust, Cooper tires
Prosper Lumber Company 10464 County 113 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 733-5473 Web:  www.prosperlumber.com Prosper Lumber can help  the Do-It-Yourselfer bring your building dreams to fruition...or recommend a good contractor should the dreams need some more help:   •  Design Services  •  Free Delivery •  Recommendations •  Samples and Demos •  Contractor Referrals
R & C Wood Cabinetry 102 N Maple Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5253
Semcac Dining Center 201 Main Street S Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5950 Web:  www.semcac.org Semcac Senior Dining has nearly 60 dining sites in 11 Southeast Minnesota counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha and Winona.
Split Endz 118 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5600 Full service hair salon, waxing, piercing, tanning, nails, massage
Stellar Cleaning 42971 104th Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5101
Steuart Labs 142 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5525 Web: www.steuartlaboratories.com Steuart Laboratories offers more than 25 lotions, ointments and creams for a variety of human and animal skin conditions and injury healing. Our products promote healthier skin, tissue repair, wound healing and relief from joint, muscle and nerve pain. Our products are all-natural and they work faster than any steroid and capsaicin driven formulations out in the market.
STS Plumbing & Heating 14290 State Highway 43 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5282
Tri-State Insulated Concrete Forms 42518 State Hwy 44 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5888 Web: www.tristateicf.com Tri-State Insulated Concrete Forms services Southeastern Minnesota, Northeast Iowa, and the Coulee region of Wisconsin. Our company has over ten years experience in the ICF business, providing knowledge and support to contractors and homeowners. We distribute the Reward iForm and Tritex Xillix form, along with all the accessories needed to build your dream home.
US Post Office 106 S Main Street Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5348 Web:  www.usps.com
Village Farm & Home 11748 State Hwy 43 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5217 Web:  ww3.truevalue.com/villagefarmhometruevalue
Well Drilling Pump Service 11753 State Highway 43 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 458-7681
Winneshiek Medical Center - Mabel Clinic 114 Main Street S Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5115 Web:  www.winmedical.org/mabel-clinic The Mabel Clinic provides family medicine services such as: Well child exams Athletic physicals Well-woman exams Obstetric care Care for chronic illness like diabetes, hypertension or COPD Immunizations Walk-in Wellness Testing Strep tests Same day appointments for illness Additionally, Mabel Clinic provides DOT exams and care for work-related injuries. Medical direction for Winneshiek Medical Center is provided by Mayo Clinic Health System.
Wold Strawberry Farm 22988 Berry Drive Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5897 Web: www.woldstrawberries.com Our farm has truly been a family farm for over 100 years. It is located in the rolling hills of southeastern Minnesota, in the driftless zone. The farm was settled in 1880 by my great, great grandfather, Knut Wold. Knut's family included Henry, who went on to raise my grandfather Hildus and his four siblings. Hildus married Jane in 1940, and raised two sons, Wayne and Barry, and a daughter, Susan. Together as a family they farmed the land.
Woxland's Pump Repair 41642 State Hwy 44 Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507) 493-5163

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