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Aitkin, Minn.

Photos: Mourning Deputy Steven Sandberg

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Law enforcement officers waited in the rain.
Law enforcement officers waited in the rain to cross the street before services.
Derek Montgomery for MPR News

The city of Aitkin and law enforcement officials from around the state came together Friday to mourn the loss of Deputy Steven Sandberg.

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Signs throughout Aitkin paid tribute to Sandberg.
Signs throughout Aitkin paid tribute to Aitkin County Deputy Steven Sandberg.
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Law enforcement officers waited in the rain.
Law enforcement officers waited in the rain to cross the street before services.
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Heading to the funeral
Law enforcement vehicles made their way toward Aitkin High School.
Derek Montgomery for MPR News