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NewsSeptember 23, 2001

ORRIN, N.D. -- The postmaster in this tiny town is retiring, and the post office may retire with her. Postmaster Katherine Fettig plans to retire next week after more than 30 years of service. She plans to sell her house -- and with it the post office, which is in her garage...

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ORRIN, N.D. -- The postmaster in this tiny town is retiring, and the post office may retire with her.

Postmaster Katherine Fettig plans to retire next week after more than 30 years of service. She plans to sell her house -- and with it the post office, which is in her garage.

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Seven box-holders get their mail in Orrin. Rural residents are served by a mail route out of nearby Rugby, although they use the Orrin Zip code.

Fettig became postmaster in 1971, succeeding her husband.

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