FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

         Rudy Perpich Public Service Award Recipients Announced

(Duluth, Minn.) Grandma's Marathon has announced the recipients of the 
2010 Rudy Perpich Public Service Award.

Lake County Engineer Al Goodman, St. Louis County Sign Supervisor Kent 
Lunda and Duluth Police Department Patrol Lieutenant Ed Moroney will be 
recognized for their contributions to Grandma's Marathon at an award 
ceremony and breakfast Thursday, June 17 at 7 a.m. at Duluth's Radisson 
Hotel.

A selection committee chose the 2010 recipients from nominations submitted 
by area municipalities and the general public. The award, named after the 
late Minnesota governor who was a large supporter of the annual event, 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 5th annual Rudy Perpich Public Service Award Breakfast is the first of 
many events being held during Grandma's Marathon weekend. The SMDC Health 
System Health and Fitness Expo begins at 5 p.m. June 17 and continues all 
day Friday, June 18. 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 live entertainment
in Canal Park.

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

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