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Today's trophy tales

Cindy Pawlowski, Frazee • 62⅞-inch lake sturgeon • Rainy River

Pawlowski, above, caught and released the record-setter May 8 in Koochiching County. The catch, with a 29-inch girth, took a gob of night crawlers at 7 a.m.

Steven DeMars, Stillwater 47-inch flathead catfish • St. Croix River

DeMars caught and released his record-setter May 8 in Washington County. The catch, with a 30-inch girth, took DeMars' bullhead bait at about 7:30 p.m.

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