The Weekend That Was of Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.- The 43rd Annual Grandma's Marathon has come and gone, and while the clean-up is still on-going, it's time to take a final look back at just how everything went this year.…
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Representatives from Different Faiths Come Together in Support of Immigrants
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Grandma's Marathon Clean-up Continues
DULUTH, Minn. - The 43rd Annual Grandma's Marathon weekend is in the books, which means it is time for the clean up to get underway. Crews started working as soon as the race…
Northlanders Celebrate Finnish Midsummer Festival
SAGINAW, Minn. - The Finlandia Foundation Northland Chapter hosted Juhannus, or the Finnish Midsummer Festival on Sunday at Sampo Beach. An unseasonably cold and rainy day did not stop dozens of people with…
North Shore Scenic Railroad Takes Marathon Runners to Starting Line
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The North Shore Scenic Railroad offered runners the most comfortable trip up to Two Harbors from Duluth today. The train filled up with runners at 5:45 Saturday morning as they looked…
Nice Weather Pays Dividends For Grandma's Runners
DULUTH, Minn.- Weather plays a huge role in how runners will finish. Saturday, athletes took full advantage of the weather as many set personal records including a runner from New York who took 8th…
Volunteers Dedicate Early Morning Hours to Helping Out Grandma's Marathon Racers
DULUTH, Minn.- Thousands of volunteers helped runners stay hydrated for the Grandma's races. They served water and powerade, gave runners sponges to wipe off sweat and kept the streets clear of trash. One first…
Dedicated Grandma's Fans Cheer on Racers
DULUTH, Minn.- Fans could be heard for more than 26.2 miles cheering on their friends and family running in the Grandma's Marathon races. For every one of the almost twenty thousand racers participating in grandma's…
Medical Tents Aid Runners at Grandma's
DULUTH, Minn. - Marathons require athletes to push their minds and bodies to the limit. Five medical tents throughout the course along with first aid stations at every mile marker were available along the…
Grandma's Runners Cross the Finish Line for Another Year
DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands of runners from around the country crossed the finish line in Canal Park for Grandma's Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon on Saturday. Grandma's Marathon is widely regarded…
Runners Load-Up on Carbs at the Annual Michelina's Spaghetti Dinner
DULUTH, Minn.- Runners could load–up on all–you–can–eat carbs to store energy for the race at the annual Michelina's spaghetti dinner.
Rock the Big Top Concert Invites Crowds to Celebrate Grandma's Marathon with Live Music
DULUTH, Minn.- Rock the Big Top concert and festival invites Grandma's crowds for music, food and beer.
Duluth Police Patrol the Streets on Bikes for Grandma's Weekend
DULUTH, Minn- Duluth police want to be as accessible as possible in the busy crowds for Grandma's Weekend. 12 bike officers will be pedaling around the streets from 14th Avenue East to Canal Park.…
Hayward Celebrates 70th Annual Musky Fest
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Grandma's Tourists Enjoy the City Before Race Day
DULUTH, Minn.- While some runners were taking it easy before the big race, businesses in Canal Park were busy with people enjoying some shopping Duluth... Like Stephen Fregori and his daughter Kirra. This is…
Grandma's Friday Races Attract Thousands
DULUTH, Minn. - The Friday before Grandma's Marathon hosted two races along Duluth's shoreline leading up to the main event. Starting off with the Whipper Snapper races where kids from four to fourteen…
Food Truck Friday Kick's Off In Front Of Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn.- Food Truck Friday's kicked off Friday outside the Duluth Public Library. Those attending say it's a great way to get out of the house to support local businesses around the…
