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Friendly competition on the courts

Seniors play together for 15 years on the local courts.

Man swings racket at tennis ball — Gary Niemi concentrates on the ball while playing doubles with his friends Thursday, April 21, 2022, on the Gregory Park courts in Brainerd. Niemi is a member of a group of senior players who have played together for about 15 years, according to Larry Kellerman.

By Steven L. Kohls

April 22, 2022 06:15 AM

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Gary Niemi concentrates on the ball while playing doubles with his friends Thursday, April 21, 2022, on the Gregory Park courts in Brainerd.

Niemi is a member of a group of senior players who have played together for about 15 years, according to Larry Kellerman.

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By Steven L. Kohls

I was raised on a farm in western Minnesota where I participated in 4-H, high school sports, and everything that farm kids do for fun after chores. Graduated from Ridgewater Community College with an AA degree and my first taste of newspapering. I worked a summer on the Ortonville Independent as a reporter and photographer.