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Cheers & Jeers: Hats off to the Twin Cities Marathon canoe guy for his support of the BWCAW
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· October 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The individual, known for participating in the Twin Cities Marathon in a canoe, received praise for their dedication. Former journalist Michele Tafoya has also been mentioned, with criticism directed at her strategy of avoiding the media.
A unique supporter of the BWCAW was recently acknowledged for their efforts. The individual, known for participating in the Twin Cities Marathon in a canoe, received praise for their dedication.
Further details about this supporter and their actions can be found in the source publication.
Former journalist Michele Tafoya has also been mentioned, with criticism directed at her strategy of avoiding the media. The source publication provides more information on this topic and the reasons behind the criticism.
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Category: Local Published: October 9, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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