Heatwave Havoc: 2023 Twin Cities Marathon Canceled for Safety

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Unprecedented Heatwave

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Safety First

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Emergency Response Concerns

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Last-Minute Decision

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Community Call

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EAS Black Flag

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Months of Preparation

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Commitment to Safety

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