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Afton native, Olympic Gold Medalist Diggins honored at State Capitol (AUDIO)

April 12, 2018 By Scott Peterson

Afton native and Olympic gold medalist for cross-country skiing Jessie Diggins was honored by House lawmakers at the State Capitol today. Representative Tony Jurgens of Cottage Grove read this resolution on the House floor:

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Earlier in the day Jurgens and Diggins announced their effort to get an International Ski Federation Nordic World Ski Championship in Minnesota.

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