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Winona, Minn. (AP)

Library book returned 35 years later

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A reader who borrowed a book from the Winona Public Library has avoided a $1,400 fine.

The library says one book returned during its amnesty week was checked out in the 1970s.

Amnesty week allows borrowers to return overdue books without paying a fine.

KSTP-TV says the library was thrilled to get the book back.

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Information from: KSTP-TV, http://www.kstp.com

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)