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On this beach alone, code named omaha, in just 24 hours, 3,000 casualties. d day cost the u.s. and our allies more than 4400 lives. almost twice the number of americans who died in afghanistan over a span of 20 years. what's it feel like putting your shoes back on this sand? >> it's eerie. >> jake larson waded to shore in water up to his chin. >> i said, god,what am i doing here? i can't see anybody to shoot at, but i ran. i weighed 120 pounds and 5'7". i said, thank god the germans aren't good at shooting toothpicks. [ laughter ] >> honestly, i was thinking

>> i think they're brave, courageous and nice. >> the message is protect our freedom. honor these heros that have given their life at a young age. honor these people. don't honor me. give the message. >> i just loved hearing from those men. i have to message that was a powerful experience to report this story. >> incredible. jake larson at 99 years old along with a group of eight veterans who came ashore on the beaches of normandy, maing their way here as the fast disappearing greatest generation. they say because of their age, this is the last time they will be here. the grave site behind me ...

Minnesota scene: Gophers men's golf coach Justin Smith agreed to a three-year contract extension; Brian Idalski named St. Cloud State women's hockey coach.

The Duluth artist has been in New York for the past two months fine-tuning musical cues for her original score.

New FieldTurf installation gives the old Community Center gymnasium new life