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JD, DN4691 will be featured Wed night at 10PM on KARE 11 news in the Minneapolis area.
This report copied from the KARE 11 website. A preview was seen Tuesday night on Channel 11. Copied with JD's permission

Wednesday Extra: U.S. ice sailing champ's life-threatening struggle

His talent in the world of ice sailing, is known nationwide. Years of top finishes at regattas across the country have earned this Twin Cities man a spot in the national ice boat rankings.

But a life-threatening illness nearly ended it all.

Wednesday night at 10PM in the KARE 11 News Extra, see how the lure of the ice, and his family's love, kept him from giving up.

Come along for an incredible journey on the ice. See how one man's brave battle, and his passion, is giving others the courage to sail on in life.

Join us Wednesday night at 10PM.