AM: Mini Sturgis Returns To Stateline

“I’ve been dancing for 30 years,” said Micky Martin, of Spokane Valley,front right, during opening night of the 7th annual Mini-Sturgis at  Cruiser’s bar in Post Falls on Thursday. The event runs through Saturday night. Scott Maben/SR reports on the 8th annual Mini-Sturgis event and that the owners of Cruisers have put the bar up for sale here. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka)

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