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Concordian, March 22, 1985 Page 3 Concordia's German Institute by Pete Spilde Although it is the only program of its kind in the nation, the German Institute remains a little known part of Concordia College. The Institute is located north of Bemidji, Minn., on the 800 wooded acres of the col-le...

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