At the end of the month, Maple Grove's Alasan Ann will head to Paris to compete in the Olympics in taekwondo. But his journey to Paris has had its obstacles. https://www.kare11.com/article/sports/olympics/journey-to-paris/minnesotas-alasan-ann-prepares-paris-olympics-makes-history-for-the-gambia/89-7b0554cc-5b31-4605-9d6c-29c6356845e8 Welcome to the official YouTube channel of KARE 11 News. Subscribe to our channel for compelling and dramatic storytelling, award-winning investigations, breaking news and information you can use. » Subscribe to KARE 11 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=kare11 » Watch more KARE 11 video: https://www.youtube.com/user/KARE11/videos » Visit KARE11.com: http://www.kare11.com/ » Download our mobile app! https://www.kare11.com/app » Get KARE 11+ on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV: https://www.kare11.com/roku » Find KARE 11 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KARE11/ » Follow KARE 11 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kare11 » Follow KARE 11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kare11/