Our heartfelt gratitude to the Country Inn and Suites by Radisson in Red Wing for providing the team with complimentary rooms last night.
Before heading out today, we collected a Minnesota soil sample. A small amount of soil is being collected from all 50 states and will be used to plant a Peace Tree in New York at the completion of the Peace Run.
Today brought the challenge of an inescapable smoke haze from wildfires burning in Northern Minnesota. We even drove further south to try to avoid the smoke, but it was ever present.
The peace runners cautiously shared the miles. Cameras do not always pick up the smoke haze, it was clearly visible on the road.
As always, the Peace Run team ran through amazing American countryside. Vast fields of corn and soy beans continued to inspire us.
We are always coming across encouraging and supportive locals as we run. This group were in Stockton, MN. They offered their appreciation and goodwill to the Peace Runners.
Getting much-needed fuel not far from a gigantic grain processing facility.
Harita buying supplies from a local farmer.
We often see these 'Adopt a Highway' signs. Individuals or groups remove litter at least twice a year for two years from a section of highway and are given safety gear and a special sign like this one. The idea originated in Texas in the 1980s and continues today.
Palash keeping us entertained.
It's always a good feeling to finish our miles for the day.
John Hayes is a photographer for News 8. He interviewed Harita for the 6pm news.
John's vehicle.
We finished our day sharing a delicious evening meal made by the men's team. Thank you Minnesota!
