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B-52 Teams With March of Dimes in Benefit for Premature Babies

With support from Farmers Insurance and St. Croix Valley Riders, bikers will raise money to help March of Dimes fund research, advocacy and education for healthy babies.

B-52 Burgers ‘n’ Brew is cooking up a great day for motorcycle riders—all to benefit premature babies. 

On Saturday, Sept. 29, bikers can enjoy a beautiful ride along the St. Croix River from B-52 Burgers ‘n’ Brew in Inver Grove Heights down to Winona and back, all while helping the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies. 

Country music artist Tim Sigler will be performing at 9 p.m. and 15% of all sales at B-52 Burgers ‘n’ Brew will be donated to the March of Dimes.

With support from Farmers Insurance and St. Croix Valley Riders, bikers will raise money to help March of Dimes fund research, advocacy and education for healthy babies. 

Farmers agents have pulled together to raise more than $50,000 for babies in Minnesota so far this year. 

Premature birth affects more than half a million babies nationwide each year, with one in 10 babies affected in Minnesota. 

Babies born too soon are more likely to die or have lifelong disabilities. The March of Dimes is committed to reversing this trend by funding research to find the causes of premature birth and developing strategies to prevent it. 

“I can’t think of a better group to support than one that helps babies, that’s why we’re donating to the March of Dimes,” said organizer JJ McKay of Party Zone Productions. “I was inspired by my step-father’s membership and support of the Minnesota 4X4 brothers' hill climb for babies. I’m passionate about helping others and I am expecting a great turnout for the River Run.”

Farmers Insurance is sponsoring the 2nd Annual River Run as part of their Be A Hero for Babies activities with the March of Dimes. 

“For 25 years, Farmers agents and employees have shown an incredible commitment to helping babies,” said Stan Polk, Director of AgencyPoint at Farmers Insurance.  “Our support of the River Run is a way for our agents to work in their community for stronger, healthier babies in Minnesota.”

Joining the River Run will cost $10 for each rider and $10 for each passenger.  Registration starts at 11 am and first 100 bikes to register will receive gift bags. 

The ride also features a silent auction and raffle. 

Supporters and sponsors of the River Run include Sysco, Denny’s 5th Avenue Bakery, Caribou, Beach Bar Lake St. Croix Beach, No Name Saloon in Prescott, Harbor Bar & Restaurant and many other local businesses. 

Learn more on the 2nd Annual River Run Facebook page.

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George Tourville June 13, 2013 at 02:32 pm
Danette You are so right about Barbara Ave leading into the new City Hall. The Street has been in aRead More Maintenance only durning the construction of the Public Safety Building and remodel of the City Hall. The Street updates were recently discussed at a meeting in May and a improvement plan should come back to the City Council very soon. We were waiting to complete the construction of the buildings so we would not damage a new street. We may need some additional work done in the East Parking Lot and then forward a plan to get Barbara Ave fixed and looking good. Danette, thanks for your comments and concern.
Danette Malerich June 14, 2013 at 08:31 am
It looks like I need to get to more City Council meetings. I must have started coming just afterRead More that. It's only when people start participating and communicating that issues get resolved and things get done. I would encourage more citizens to make the time and go to the City Council meetings. Thank you Mayor Tourville for your prompt response.
Al Tate June 14, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Editor James Sanna - how about you or someone from Patch actually go to City Council meetings andRead More report back to us what's going on? Isn't that the job of a local news source, to report on local news? Former editor David Henke used to go to all the meetings or at least follow up on it. Why hasn't anyone else from Patch done that since he left? When will you be a local news source for us patch Sanna?
Heather Albrecht Scufsa June 11, 2013 at 11:20 pm
congrats
George Tourville June 13, 2013 at 02:39 pm
Congratulations to (Michael, Jack and Henry) for your hard work and devotion toward your Eagle ScoutRead More Award. Your leadership and community service is truly appreciated.
View from the new Mississippi River Trail near Pine Bend in Inver Grove Heights.
Al Tate June 10, 2013 at 04:05 pm
Thank you for that great info!
Steve June 11, 2013 at 10:03 am
Kristen, can you add where the trail starts also? thanks
George Tourville June 13, 2013 at 02:47 pm
The Dakota County Segment of the Mississippi River Regional Trail starts in South St Paul goes southRead More through IGH and will go to Hastings in the next couple of years. The Spring Lake Area is being worked on as we speak by Dakota County for work next spring. You can go to the Dakota County website and search under Trails for more details. It is great for walking and bikes.
Diane Baum June 7, 2013 at 10:23 am
Actually I wrote a nice blog about the Rock Island Swing Bridge park and the one comment that wasRead More posted was quite derisive!!!! Is this the apathetic opinion that our residents have of our city's parks? I sure hope not!!!! These places are for ALL of us to enjoy! There are many activities at each one, from trails to fishing, hockey and softball, soccer and playgrounds and even more! Save our parks....please speak out!
Dian Piekarski June 6, 2013 at 12:03 pm
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Donald Lee June 6, 2013 at 04:32 pm
Te law passed this session did not mandate staffing levels. All it did was mandate reports onRead More staffing levels. This clearly takes effort that is not going to patient care, so it cannot help patients. The union pushed hard for the reports, so it seems clear that at least the unions believe it will help them.
Peg Johnston June 17, 2013 at 10:58 am
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