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Father's Day weekend in Hackensack, the peaceful beuty of the open water and the playful sound of canoe paddles hitting the water will be matched up with strong competition at the 13th Annuel Sweetheart Canoe Derby. Canoe races, will take place on Birch Lake beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 19. Registration is at the Hackensack City Park.

Saturday's race divisions include: Minnesota State C-1 Championship; Women's Pro Tandem; and Citizen Solo.

On Sunday, races begin at 11 a.m. The following races are scheduled: Pro Tandem; and Citizen Tandem. Sunday's Citizen Race divisions are Women's; Men's; Business (competing for a traveling trophy) Sweetheart/Mixed; and Adult/Youth.

There is an entry fee for each race, fee includes food and insurance.

For more information on the Sweetheart Canoe Derby, call Lois at (218) 675-6580

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