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Fighting the social, physical and economic isolation plaguing those with developmental disabilities

Fighting the social, physical and economic isolation plaguing those with developmental disabilities

Fighting the social, physical and economic isolation plaguing those with developmental disabilities

Feb 3, 2026 | Minnesota News, News, News Front Page |
A woman and a man sitting in chairs in a television studio, talking during a CBS News interview.

Jessica Berkelman and Patrick Elmore introduce the services available at Best Buddies.

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