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Minnesota swimmer shares story of recovery during visit to Gunflint Trail

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Minnesota swimmer Jillian Blezien hopes to swim across the English Channel. She has been training up the Gunflint Trail recently, including several long swims on area lakes. In addition to physical challenge of swimming, this young athlete has other obstacles to overcome on a daily basis. 

WTIP's Joe Friedrichs shares this story. 

To learn more about Jillian's efforts to swim across the English Channel or to contribute to her efforts, click here. 
 

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