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The American Red Cross blood drive hosted by Bridge Community Church on Thursday collected 57 pints of blood, according to a press release.

Melissa Schreiber of Clarks Grove and Dustin Petersen of Albert Lea both completed donating their first gallon of blood. Cindy Bodensteiner of Albert Lea finished donating her third gallon, and Vickie Storlie of Clarks Grove completed her 18th gallon.