From the Mesabi Daily News, my hometown newspaper of Virginia, MN. Taken in 1960s. Cankelake's is still in the same location, same awesome homemade candy :)
12 years ago in the haze of a hangover I read Oprah's Make The Connection. It changed my life. I lost the fat, I put down the booze, began eating in a healthy manner, began to walk, then run. Run On! I first began running marathons. Liked it so much I found some crazy ultra runners in MN who showed me the trail and ultramarathons. 39 marathons and 40+ ultra marathons later ( 15 100 mile ultramarathons in the past 5 years) I am sober, lean and happy. I am now inspiring others to run, as Oprah inspired me. Coaching beginning runners is a gift I like to give every day. It's not just about running..it's about all that comes with it: goal setting, empowerment, a belief in oneself, being true to oneself. 2007 brought 4 100 mile finishes, 2008 brought 4 100 mile finishes, a BQ and PR at TCM, a PR at the 100 mile trail distace at Javelina Jundred: 23:13. 2009 brought another PR at the 100 mile distance! Amazing. Lean Horse 100, a dream come true. What holds for 2010? WHO KNOWS?? NOT I!
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:)Wow! Where did you get that photo?
From the Mesabi Daily News, my hometown newspaper of Virginia, MN. Taken in 1960s. Cankelake's is still in the same location, same awesome homemade candy :)
The third generation of Canelakes moved the operation to Knife River; if you're at Superior when you get this, you can stop by on your way back!
Yes! Great!Lakes Candy in Knife River, MN on the North Shore of Lake Superior. You'll find third and fourth generation candymakers there.
Yes! Great!Lakes Candy in Knife River,
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