Blue, green ribbons along TC Marathon for Annunciation
Organizers and volunteers have installed hundreds of blue and green ribbons along about four miles of Summit Avenue in St. Paul to honor victims of the Annunciation Church mass shooting during this weekend’s Twin Cities Marathon. The display — organized by Kristen Lyrek with help from volunteers and coordinated with group Bows of Love — runs up to the marathon finish line; family members of one victim will run in tribute during the race.
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📌 Key Facts
- Ribbons stretch about four miles along Summit Avenue to the Twin Cities Marathon finish line in St. Paul
- Organizers say the installation took roughly three weeks and features green and blue ribbons in support of Annunciation shooting victims
- The Annunciation shooting left two children dead and 21 others injured; one victim’s parents (Jesse and Mollie Merkel) will run in the race wearing a commemorative singlet