The News from April 25, 1981

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The News from April 25, 1981

Garrison Keillor

Apr 23, 2023

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04.25.81

This week in Lake Wobegon was one filled with great anxiety for the 16- and 17-year-olds. Friday night was the junior and senior prom. In Lake Wobegon, dating is more a of herding event; everyone travels in groups. The prom is where everyone is pushed out of the nest and pairing up is expected. The theme of the prom was “April in Paris” with dec…

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