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Meet Jake Nelson, a 25-year old boot-fitting prodigy at Christy Sports, who steps up for his customers.
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Hannah Johnson
Hannah Johnson is a senior at Northwestern University studying journalism and sociology. Originally from Minnesota, one of her favorite places to explore is the North Shore of Lake Superior.
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