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Press Release - Grandma's Marathon - 6/12/13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

          Rudy Perpich Public Service Award Recipients Announced

(Duluth, Minn.) Grandma's Marathon has announced the recipients of its 2013 
Rudy Perpich Public Service Award.

Being recognized for their longtime contributions to Grandma's Marathon 
are:

Tom Ehle, Retired - City of Duluth Police Department
Brad Miller, Minnesota Department of Transportation
John Schlangen, Lake County Highway Department

These three will receive their awards at a breakfast ceremony on Thursday, 
June 20 at 7 a.m. at Duluth's Radisson Hotel.

Named after the late Minnesota governor who was a large supporter of the 
annual event, the award is given annually to up to three current or former 
public employees or elected officials. In 2006, Grandma's Marathon created 
the Rudy Perpich Public Service Award to recognize the many current or 
former public employees and elected officials who have exhibited dedication 
and service to the event.

The 8th annual Rudy Perpich Public Service Award Breakfast is the first of 
many events being held during Grandma's Marathon weekend, presented by 
Wells Fargo and Toyota. The Essentia Health Fitness & Health Expo begins at 
5 p.m. June 20 and continues all day Friday, June 21. Other Friday events 
include the Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner, the Whipper 
Snapper Races for Kids, guest speaking presentations, the William A. Irvin 
5K and free live entertainment in Canal Park.

The USA Half Marathon Championships, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and 
Grandma's Marathon are Saturday, June 22. For more information, visit 
www.GrandmasMarathon.com or call (218) 727-0947.  

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