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Northlanders "gotta catch 'em all"

The North 103.3 | By Lisa Johnson

Published July 28, 2016 at 12:22 PM CDT

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The Pokémon Go version of Leif Erikson Park. Because of the Pokéstops and rare Pokémon it has, the park has become the most popular place for people in Duluth to catch Pokémon.";s:

©Josie Fan

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Although Nordsletten knew nothing about Pokémon before, the outdoor adventure game has become a big part of her life. Sitting by the Tweed Museum of Art at UMD, Nordsletten is trying to claim the gym with her most powerful Pokémon.";

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Laura Born ran into a group of Pokémon catchers in Leif Erikson Park, and since then they play the game as a group."

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People come to UMD to catch Pokémon as the school is a hub of multiple Pokéstops and gyms.";

Remember back before our storm last week - back when it was safe to wander around town staring at your phone and you didn't have to worry about tripping over downed trees? You might have noticed folks, from morning to night, from working to driving, from buying groceries to walking their dogs, unable to move their faces from their phones.

What's the deal? We sent our reporter Josie Fan to catch 'em all - or at least, some.