10/7/2024 -- TC Marathon Makes Big Comeback With Over 20k Runners

TC Marathon

Over 21,000 Runners Compete In Twin Cities On A Cool and Windy Morning 🏃‍♀️

The Summary: After being canceled last year due to extreme heat, the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon made a strong comeback on Sunday with over 21,000 runners participating.

Great Weather: Following last year’s cancellation, this year’s marathon offered ideal conditions for runners, with cool temperatures and light breezes for much of the race.

Winners and Notable Performances: Shadrack Kimining of Kenya won the men’s division with a time of 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 17 seconds, narrowly beating Tesfu Tewelde from Eritrea. In the women’s race, Molly Bookmyer from Columbus, Ohio, led from start to finish, setting a new personal best with a time of 2 hours, 28 minutes, and 52 seconds.

Dog Power: The fans were out in full force along the race course. Here is our favorite fan sign from the day. Former NFL Hall of Famer and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page was also spotted along the race course playing a tuba.

Walz Sighting: Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz was spotted along River Road cheering on runners with his daughter.

Business

Holidazzle Set To Make Return After 2023 Cancellation 🎄

The Summary: After being canceled last year due to funding challenges, Holidazzle is making its comeback in downtown Minneapolis. The event will run from December 18 to December 22 and will be held along Nicollet Mall, moving from its previous location at Loring Park.

Event Details: The festive event will cover five blocks of Nicollet Mall, with attractions like light and art installations, local markets, food trucks, and free activities, including roller skating and mini-golf. There will also be entertainment on two stages and, of course, a chance to meet Santa.

Notable Changes: This year’s event will not include the traditional parade but will instead feature video projections of past parades. The event will focus on creating a pedestrian-friendly experience on Nicollet Mall, with themed blocks and family-friendly activities.

Full event details are available at the official website.

What Else We’re Reading…

A Minnesota Man Has Been Arrested After Threatening To “Shoot Up” Minneapolis Synagogue

A Minnesota man was arrested for making terroristic threats after allegedly threatening to “shoot up” Temple Israel in Minneapolis. He had made several phone calls using a voice-masking app before being spotted with a firearm near the synagogue, prompting extra police patrols for safety during Jewish holidays. The suspect fled but was arrested the next day, and while no gun was recovered, charges are being referred to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

Read the full news report on MPR.

GAME — Mini Crossword

Red Baron and Beacon were invtented at the U of M and are varieties of this fruit. Think you know the answer? Solve the entire crossword puzzle here.

Sports

Storm The Field! Gophers Take Down #11 USC 🏈

The Summary: The Gopher football team took down #11 USC on Saturday night by a score of 24-17.

How It Went Down: With less than a minute to go in the game, Coach PJ Fleck made a gutsy call by opting to go for a touchdown on 4th down at the one-yard line instead of kick a field goal. After video review, the game deciding touchdown was confirmed.

Notable Win: This is the Gophers first win against a top 15 oppenent since their 2021 win against Wisconsin.

Storm The Field: Students and fans rushed the field at the end of the game and Coach PJ Fleck was fired up in his post-game interview.

🏀 The Minnesota Lynx lost game four of their semifinal playoff series with the Connecticut Sun. The deciding game 5 will be at the Target Center on Tuesday.

🏈 The Minnesota Vikings remain undefeated headed into the bye week after defeating the New York Jets in London.

Quick hits

Headlines From Around The Twin Cities ✔

❯ A second person has been charged in the attack on a north Minneapolis homeless shelter (WCCO)

❯ MSP Airport has introduced a free express lane for drop-off and pick-up at Terminal 2 (Simple Flying)

❯ Minnesota resettlement agencies are calling on landlords to open homes to refugees (Sahan Journal)

❯ A Minneapolis 10-year-old has been arrested for driving stolen car through playground (Fox9)

❯ Senate candidate Royce White is under fire for 2022 tweet saying: 'The bad guys won in WWII' (Bring Me The News)

The Final Word: The Best Weekend 🏃‍♂️

I’ve been a runner my whole life and enjoy bragging to out-of-town friends about how great of a running community we have here in the Twin Cities. That was on full display on Sunday. I saw live bands along the course, people tailgating, drum lines, and plenty of people in ridiculous costumes. Congratulations to everyone who ran this weekend! You rock.

-Patrick