Kubb, pronounced koob, has been described as a blend of bowling and horseshoes, "where you stand around with your friends chatting and having fun and throwing things across the yard," Pettersson said.

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Ford Rolfsrud, Matt Erdman, Matt Braa and Jason Larson competed in the Midwest Kubb Championships in Madison, Wis., for two teams out of Chaska, the Marksmen and the Kingpins. The Marksmen ...