Images: Surf's up in Duluth

Thursday’s wind and choppy surf brought people from around the region to Duluth to ride Lake Superior’s waves. The Duluth News Tribune has images of some of those who braved the chilly waves on surfboards, sailboards and kite surfboards.
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Thursday’s wind and choppy surf brought people from around the region to Duluth to ride Lake Superior’s waves. The Duluth News Tribune has images of some of those who braved the chilly waves on surfboards, sailboards and kite surfboards.

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