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The women’s basketball team from the University of Minnesota Duluth stepped off the court to help with a good cause last weekend. The team assisted in collecting toys for the Duluth Salvation Army on Dec. 5. Players said it is important to them to support the community who has also supported them during this very difficult year. Taya Hakamaki, of Cromwell, was one of the women who were interviewed for a television news story. She’s a part of the team with cousin Shaily Hakamaki.

Taya said it was great to be able to give back to the community and it was amazing how many people showed up...