Tossing discs, shot putsโ€”and hammersโ€”on the track and field

by Louis Hoglund
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In only three years of track and field throwing sports experience, Pelican Rapids High school senior Justin Jacobsonโ€™s accomplishments have led him to an international competition in Australia; and signing with Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota. Pictured, Jacobson throwing shot put, and with a pair of discs. PHOTOS COURTESY KI GOHDES


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