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    • Parents Shaylyn and Tristan Stark added baby Kimber to the family earlier this month. Big brother, Wayne, and big sister, Lainey, loved meeting their little sister. The family has deep roots in Baker, Montana, with hopes of the future generation taking over some day. (Photo courtesy of Stark family)

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