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Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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Music has been banned in Afghanistan for five years, with the ruling Taliban only allowing religious tunes. The ban has forced many musicians to flee or hide their instruments. Despite the risks, some musicians continue to play in secret, determined…
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