Everyone counts: United Way essay winners

November 21, 2011 — 3:59pm

Hundreds of students in grades three through five responded when asked to write essays on "Everyone Counts" -- a contest sponsored by the Star Tribune, U.S. Bank and Greater Twin Cities United Way. But we had only 10 winners, and they gathered recently for a celebration to honor their achievement -- and collect their savings bonds.

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