FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2010 Marsh Nelson Media Award Announced

(Duluth, Minn.) Grandma's Marathon has announced Dave Jensch as the
recipient of the 2010 Marsh Nelson Media Award.

Jensch is vice president and station manager at the Northland's NewsCenter.
He has been involved with Grandma's Marathon and its accompanying events
for more than 30 years.

Jensch will receive the award at the 11th annual Marsh Nelson Media
Luncheon and Award Ceremony on Friday, June 18, in the Lake Superior
Ballroom at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC).

The award is given annually to a media representative to recognize his or
her commitment to the coverage and development of Grandma's Marathon. This
special award is named in memory of former KDLH-TV sports director Marsh
Nelson for his tremendous passion for covering Grandma's Marathon and other
local athletic events.

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