The Carver County Weight Loss Challenge, held at the Community Room behind the Victoria Fire Station, wrapped up its 12-week nutrition class and competition with a collective weight loss of more than 300 pounds. Pictured are (top row) Pat Dolejsi, Cindy Wenz, Lois Wenz, Barb Kelzer, Carol Santovi, Karen Magnuson, Mary Thomas, Becky Granowski, (front row) Coach Teresa Gess, Kristi Kirsch, Dave Kirsch, Denise Heinrich, Anita Neisen, Diane Akstrom, Coach Joani Walsh. "The top three "losers" of body fat by percentage of weight lost, split a "winners" pot of $845 collected from the Weight Loss Challenge fee of $29, but the real reward is helping people in our neighboring communities better their health and lives," said Joani Walsh of Victoria and Teresa Gess of Chaska, who coach the group. Call Joani at (952) 807-8678 to register for the Oct 7 - Dec 16 Weight Loss Challenge.