Josh Funk

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This undated photo provided by Westland Distillery shows a rackhouse at Westland Distillery in Burlington, Wash.
Thieves Steal $1M Worth in Craft Whiskey from Washington Distillery
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This undated image released by the U.S. Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service shows 'State Fair Corn Dogs.'
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