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Ken Barlow Talks About Bipolar Disorder

Last month KSTP meteorologist Ken Barlow went public about his years of struggling...

Last month KSTP meteorologist Ken Barlow went public about his years of struggling with bipolar disorder. Barlow talked about his family's history with the disease and the stigma attached to it.

AIR DATE 10/12/12

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