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Audubon's Dakota and Nebraska offices merge to become Audubon Great Plains

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Published November 22, 2022 at 1:17 PM CST

Kristal Stoner is the new Executive Director of Audubon Great Plains

Audubon Dakota currently serves North and South Dakota — but soon, it will merge with the Nebraska office to become Audubon Great Plains.

Main Street's Ashley Thornberg speaks with Audubon Great Plains Executive Director Kristal Stoner. Listen to their conversation above.

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