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Jumping for a cause

Students at Washington Elementary School in Cloquet jumped rope to help fight heart disease during their physical education class on Friday, February 26th. They had a record-breaking year during this 23rd annual event, raising $23,490 for the American Heart Association. There were 86 students in the 100 club, students who raised $100 or more to help kids with special hearts. Pictured here are three students who each raised more than $1,000.