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David Stoeffler was stopped at the intersection of U.S. 77 and Saltillo Road a little before 8 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, when he heard the news.

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Former Lincoln Journal Star Editor David Stoeffler

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9/11 at 25: Looking back through the Journal Star's pages

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Husker Extra on Friday, Sept. 21, after the Nebraska-Rice game.

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Reach the writer at 402-473-7120 or cdunker@journalstar.com.

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