Grandma’s Marathon 2027 sells out faster than most runners finish the race
The 8,000 slots were filled in less than 3 hours, organizers announced.
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Hugo man found guilty of 1st degree murder in mother’s death
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Gophers face major test as Michigan comes to Huntington Bank Stadium Saturday
Coming off a much-needed victory and carrying renewed momentum into the heart of the Big Ten schedule, the University of Minnesota football team returns home Saturday for one of its biggest tests of the season when it hosts Michigan at Huntington Bank Stadium. The last time the G...
