 Well, as we reported last night, the American Welding Society held its annual Behind the Mask Welding Competition in Brainerd yesterday. The competition brought in over 100 students from community, career, and technical colleges from all across Minnesota to compete in welding skills challenges. Participants in the Behind the Mask Competition competed in four categories. The OxyFuel category was won by Central Lake's own Adam Shulke. Keegan Rafi from Hutchinson College took home first prize in the GTAW category. Well, in Okatex, Carl Ludwig placed first in the SMAW category as well as the GMAW category. The winners were announced at an awards banquet after the competition. According to organizers, this year's competition at Central Lake's College was the largest in the competition's history. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.