What changed? Wrestler links his Christian baptism to his state title

By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune, 02/07/24, 7:15AM CST

Jed Wester of St. Michael-Albertville finished second twice before he won a wrestling state title. (Provided photo)

Wrestling section meets are scheduled over the next three weekends.

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By Alyce Brown, for the Minnesota Star Tribune 03/02/2025, 6:30pm CST
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By Jim Paulsen and Alyce Brown, for the Minnesota Star Tribune 02/28/2025, 6:15pm CST
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