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‘Loved, respected’: Clay County remembers Paterson Elementary principal John O’Brian
By Marcus Chen
Clay County elementary school principal dies, district says
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Paterson Elementary School Principal John O'Brian has died, Clay County District Schools has confirmed. O'Brian worked with the school district for 28 years.
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