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2024 9/11 #343run Afton MN #neverforget

Stagecoach Overpass I94 Afton Minnesota

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2023 9/11 #343run Hudson WI #neverforget

Due to construction the 2023 #343run was moved from I94 near Afton Minnesota to across the river on highway 35 south of Hudson and north of River Falls Wisconsin. Attendees assembled on Monday evening 9/11/23 on the Tower and Coulee Road overpasses as the parade went south from Hudson towards River Falls before returning to the north. In addition to the various EMS, Fire, Rescue, Police, Sheriff, Highway Patrol and other first responders, an Air Force/National Guard C130 Cargo plane made two low “tactical” passes along the #343run route.

Pictures Over Stillwater Coverage of 2019 #343 9/11 Tribute

The following still and video images are from the 2019 #343 9/11 tribute event which has been held for several years. The event takes place on an overpass above Interstate 94 (I94) in eastern Minnesota (West Lakeland and Afton) near the Wisconsin (Hudson) border for 24 hours on 9/11.

This volunteer event has participants waving american flags as people head west during the morning rush hour towards twin cities Minneapolis St. Paul area along with others throughout the day. There is also a parade of first responders that starts to the east in Hudson Wisconsin crossing the St. Croix River passing under the overpass west bound then circling back over the bridge (Stagecoach road).

Mid-Afternoon view of Stagecoach Overpass looking to the north

A Black Hawk Helicopter does a fly by before the evening parade

First Responders Circle Back over I94 on Stagecoach Road

Westbound I94 Traffic entering Minnesota being Greeted

Looking East Towards Wisconsin Welcoming West Bound I94 Traffic

View of Stonebridge Overpass looking north shortly before parade

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