Reese Kinnerson, 6, takes one giant leap, launching an air-powered, paper rocket to the “moon” at Fernan Elementary Wednesday when Shelley Best, right, with the Discovery Center of Idaho taught students about overcoming the challenges of space travel. Story here. (Coeur d'Alene Press photo: Gabe Green)

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