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Published July 12, 2011, 12:00 AM

Life Saving Award


Olivia Burns (center), 11, received the Citizen’s Life Saving Award from Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen (right) Thursday, July 7, for saving the lives of her mother, Brittany, and sister, Carly, 9, after their mother experienced a seizure and lost consciousness while driving on Centennial Drive northwest of Alexandria. Deputy Jeff Beck (left) and North Ambulance personnel Mamie Webber and Jason Sinning assisted with others at the scene.
Read the article: 11-year-old saves mom and sister from possible car crash near Alexandria, Minn.