need to run

It is hard to believe that it's been almost two years since I've run a road race in Minnesota. But, statistics don't lie:

http://www.athlinks.com/myResultsAdv.aspx?rid=79026900

I spent some of last week looking at my races. I did okay for a guy who isn't a natural runner.

Goal 2011:  Chicago marathon.

new mayor in town

The race for Eden Prairie mayor is between Jon Duckstad and Nancy Tyra-Lukens.  Some consider Nancy to have an advantage as she can self-finance and is a former mayor. I'm not so sure.  Jon's message of holding the line on taxes is popular now. And, the reality is that most people have forgotten what Nancy did as mayor; four years is an eternity in politics.  Will be interesting to watch.

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/eden-prairie-mn-no-1-best-place-to-live-money-mag-july-12-2010

Eden Prairie Voted Number One

A month ago Eden Prairie got the good news that it was named the #1 best place to live in the U.S. by Money magazine. It was quite an honor. And, as mayor, it was fun to enjoy the recognition. I was interviewed by most of the local t.v. stations, and also by the ABC radio affiliate in Los Angeles; i wasn't really sure why the radio station took interest in the story, but gladly gave them an interview.

A month has passed and it's largely old news. Summer is quickly ending. Youth football begins this week. It's an election year and I'm not running for re-election; it will be interesting simply to watch.

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/eden-prairie-mn-no-1-best-place-to-live-money-mag-july-12-2010

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