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Laura’s Story of Growth and Support
Laura’s story is one of love, growth, and choosing to invest in herself. Originally from Caledonia, where she attended and graduated from high school, Laura moved to Winona in 1995. In 2011, she moved into Iverson Court, a place that would later hold some of the most meaningful chapters of her life. Laura and her husband, David, first met while working at Fastenal. They had known each other for many years before they began dating. When she first met him, she remembers thinking he had a great sense of humor and was incredibly sweet. To this day, she says he would do anything to make her happy. They were married on August 3, 2013, and after their wedding, they moved in together and began building their life side by side. Some of Laura’s favorite memories are the trips they’ve taken together. For their honeymoon, they [...]
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