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Continued: 'Harlem Shake' dispute: Westonka school must explain

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Last update: February 25, 2013 - 8:53 PM

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An editorial of the Star Tribune (Minneapolis).

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An editorial of the Star Tribune (Minneapolis).

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TWO VIEWS

“We had comments from students who said the situation was out of control … happened very quickly and created an unsafe environment. We’re fortunate that no was hurt.”

-Keith Randklev, principal, Mound Westonka High School

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