Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Scenic and challenging marathons around the world
Scenic and challenging marathons around the world A soldier named Pheidippides in 490 B.C. ran from a battleground in Marathon—where outnumbered Greeks had been invaded by Persians—to Athe...
Madison Troyer May 10, 2019

Long shot wins in sports betting history
Long-shot wins in sports-betting history Everyone loves an underdog, especially when that underdog not only defies the longest of odds, but gives a few lucky gamblers the biggest paydays of their live...
Paul Feinstein May 10, 2019

Sunshine, water, fireworks and your pets: Staying safe on the Fourth
This story was originally published in 2016. Portions of it have been updated.The Fourth of July is arguably among the best holidays to celebrate in Minnesota. The weather's nice. The grill is ho...
MPR News Staff Jul 04, 2016