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Grand Forks, N.D. (AP) A Grand Forks postal worker is accused of stealing gift cards worth nearly $900.

Brian McGurran is charged in federal court with theft of mail matter by a Postal Service employee. He has pleaded not guilty to all 17 counts.

Authorities say the 28-year-old McGurran stole gift certificates to Applebee's, Barnes and Noble, Cenex, Kohl's, Sears, Target and Texas Roadhouse.

The thefts allegedly occurred between late November 2007 and early January 2008.

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