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Dorothy Winters hits a bullseye with axe throwing business | Community Voices

Real Ax Throwing

Dorothy Winters is the owner of Real Ax Throwing in Springfield. A fan of the sport, she opened her business where people can perfect their throwing technique. She spoke with Community Voices about the safety precautions taken at the facility and how to throw an axe so it hits the target.

Originally aired Oct. 4, 2021.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.