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Mary Gibbs: Defender of Itasca’s Pine Forests

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Mary Gibbs was the only female park superintendent in the nation when took over the position at Itasca State Park. She was also only 24 when she stood up to one of the most powerful industries in Minnesota, Britt Aamodt tells us.