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Central City boutique sees over 1,000 visitors thanks to Nebraska Passport program
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Magnolias Boutique owners' Michelle Gulbrandson and Courtney Root talk about their experience as a stop for the Nebraska Passport program.
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Michelle Gulbrandson, left, and Courtney Root in front of their store, Magnolias Boutique, at 1702 16th Ave. in Central City.
GRACIE SMITH, Grand Island Independent
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The owners of Magnolias Boutique in Central City have found that being part of the Nebraska Passport program has brought people from all of the world to their store, which features jewelry, clothing and accessories.
GRACIE SMITH, Grand Island Independent
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Courtney Root, one of the owners of Magnolias Boutique, said they were inspired to join the Nebraska Passport program by a customer's fervent enthusiasm for it.
GRACIE SMITH, Grand Island Independent
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Magnolias Boutique has created a special Nebraska Passport T-shirt.
GRACIE SMITH, Grand Island Independent
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Clothes rest on display models at Magnolias Boutique in Central City.
GRACIE SMITH, Grand Island Independent
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Magnolias fashionistas Michelle Gulbrandson (left) and Courtney Root say they are excited about the impact the Nebraska Passport program has had on their business.
GRACIE SMITH, Grand Island Independent
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Magnolias fashionistas Michelle Gulbrandson (left) and Courtney Root say they are excited about the impact the Nebraska Passport program has had on their business.
- GRACIE SMITH, Grand Island Independent
Clothes rest on display models at Magnolias Boutique in Central City.
- GRACIE SMITH, Grand Island Independent
Magnolias Boutique has created a special Nebraska Passport T-shirt.
- GRACIE SMITH, Grand Island Independent
Courtney Root, one of the owners of Magnolias Boutique, said they were inspired to join the Nebraska Passport program by a customer's fervent enthusiasm for it.
- GRACIE SMITH, Grand Island Independent
The owners of Magnolias Boutique in Central City have found that being part of the Nebraska Passport program has brought people from all of the world to their store, which features jewelry, clothing and accessories.
- GRACIE SMITH, Grand Island Independent
Michelle Gulbrandson, left, and Courtney Root in front of their store, Magnolias Boutique, at 1702 16th Ave. in Central City.
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