The formal mission of the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM) is “to preserve, protect, and promote Minnesota’s historic resources.” PAM exists to be a source of information, assistance, and inspiration to those who seek to preserve every community’s unique sense of place. We work statewide to empower property owners, local governments, and developers with needed financial and policy tools to facilitate historic preservation projects.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of two significant events that may at first seem unrelated: the running of the first Twin Cities Marathon and the founding of the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM). The connection??

But for PAM's advocacy to save irreplaceable historic places in the Twin Cities, the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon may not be called, "The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America." Running along the famed Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, the marathon route runs through several historic districts and past nationally and locally significant historic resources preserved and protected through PAM's work.

You run for your health, for the challenge, to cross the finish line. Now, run for a great cause and support PAM's mission to preserve the historic places that enhance our great quality of life and make the Twin Cities a community you'd run back to every time.