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By Elissa Gootman / The Bulletin
April 1, 2012
The television news feature about eighth-grader Ben Heckmann, of Farmington, Minn., was breathless in its praise. “At 14 years old, he has accomplished something many adults can’t achieve,” the reporter said. “Ben is a twice-published author.”
As the camera rolled, Ben described how “the first....
