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Activities
August 16, 2008 - 1:09pm — FAdams
The sun was bright, the sky was blue, and the crowds turned out to cheer for nearly 800 kids who ran, biked and swam Saturday morning in Lake Ann Park for the annual MiracleKids Triathlon. MiracleKids Spokesman Tony Schiller said this year's numbers are the highest ever. Watch a video of the action below.
August 16, 2008 - 10:41am
 MiracleKids Triathlon Spokesman Tony Schiller said nearly 800 kids, a record, were signed up for the MiracleKids event that took place in Chanhassen's Lake Ann Park on Saturday morning.
August 16, 2008 - 10:40am
 A wave of MiracleKids waits on shore for their chance to begin the triathlon Saturday morning.
August 14, 2008 - 3:59pm
August 14, 2008 - 3:46pm
 Photos by Forrest Adams: Benjamin LeSage jogs on Lake Ann Beach and Jonathan LeSage rides bike toward the lake.
Jonathan LeSage
Training for a miracle
By Forrest Adams
They run, bike and swim in a triathlon on behalf of other kids who can’t participate. They're called MiracleKids.
August 14, 2008 - 10:19am — FAdams
Family of Christ team returns from El Salvador
See El Salvador forum for video and photos
By Forrest Adams
The 2008 Family of Christ mission trip to El Salvador has ended, but the seeds that were planted are growing.
Through laughter and tears, joy and sadness, hard work and sweat, the Family of Christ delegation members served and were served by their Salvadoran brothers and sisters in the faith.
August 14, 2008 - 10:15am
 Bearing the family of Christ banner are Sue Erickson, Wendy Ulku and Katie Strand, all of Chanhassen. It reads "caminamos adalante juntos," meaning in English "we walk ahead together."
August 14, 2008 - 9:42am
 Pator Matias leads the congregation in one of many songs at the dedication of a new church building in Brisas de Valle
August 14, 2008 - 9:04am — FAdams
Somebody had to step up: Arb turn lane was Chan woman’s effort to make a difference
By Unsie Zuege
As the Southwest Corridor Transportation Alliance refocuses its efforts from Highway 212 to improvements to Highway 5, it might do well to look to Liz Nystrom for some tips on how to best argue its case.
August 13, 2008 - 3:41pm
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