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Fact #9

72% of Minnesotans believe there ought to be laws that require communities to build necessary sidewalks and bike paths.

Fact #8

93% of Minnesotans believe future transportation projects should integrate walkers, bicycles, and motorized vehicles.

Fact #7

28,036 Duluthians are overweight, and an additional 8,489 are obese.

Fact #6

9,489 Duluthians are living with obesity related issues.

No part of Lincoln Park neighborhoods is even 1 mile walk away from a grocery store

Less than half of Duluthians had fresh fruits and vegetables in home yesterday.

Fact #3

The average American consumes 50 gallons of soda each year.

Fact #2

At least 15 minutes of exercise per day adds an average of three years to a person’s life.

Fact #1

1 in 4 Duluthians eat fast food three or more times per week.

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April 12, 2013. Duluth’s Active Transportation Week

One week full of events centered around biking, walking, and bussing in our great city on the lake from May 13th to May 18th. All week long, workshops, lectures, and conversations centered around healthy, active transport will be taking place around town.  All leading up to the big day - Friday, May 17, National Bike to Work day where you [...]

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April 12, 2013. Spring Internship Positions Available!

Interns will provide support to the Healthy Duluth Area Coalition and be responsible for coordinating and planning specific projects or research on biking and pedestrian issues OR healthy food access issues. The interns will report to the Healthy Duluth Area Coalition Director and will include working closely with a broad array of partners including, Duluth Schools, government entities, local [...]

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