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Last week, Minnesota State University - Moorhead President Anne Blackhurst went through a much tougher fund-raising stunt: Run 12.5 miles for the school.

And her two-hour feat -- 50 laps around the university's Ron Masanz Track -- became even more impressive when she racked up $1.2 million in pledges, making it the most successful fundraiser in the school's history.

What's more, she pledged $50,000 of her own money.

Before you start thinking it was too much of a grind, however, know that Blackhurst is a marathoner.

And yes, she was alone when she hit the finish line. Other participants ran a token lap or two.

Alex Friedrich

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Last week, Minnesota State University - Moorhead President Anne Blackhurst went through a much tougher fund-raising stunt: Run 12.5 miles to raise money for the school.

Minnesota State Moorhead president runs, raises $1.2M

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