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Community members relieved that standoff over

Posted at 10:30 PM, Feb 11, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-12 12:52:17-05

Many people in the community of Burns, Oregon say they are pleased the standoff with militia members at an area wildlife refuge is over.

Community members -- both those who supported the militia members' efforts and those who opposed them -- say they are glad the tense situation has come to an end. 

The entire incident lasted nearly six weeks, drawing the attention of the nation to the small, rural town.