DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) — Thousands of runners are expected to flood downtown Detroit on Sunday for the Free Press Marathon, and local businesses are gearing up for the economic boost that comes with the annual event.

Holly McClain, owner of Olin Bar and Kitchen on East Grand River, said her team is prepared for the influx of hungry marathoners and spectators.

“We get an uptick of people all weekend which is great for us especially on Sunday,” McClain said.

More than 26,000 runners are expected to participate in this year’s race, which starts at 7 a.m.

McClain said the restaurant sees customers both before and after the marathon, with many taking advantage of their Sunday brunch that starts at 10:30 a.m.

“We get right before the marathon, after the marathon. We have a Sunday brunch starts at 10:30 so we see a lot of guest from the marathon,” McClain said.

When asked if runners come hungry, McClain was ready with an answer.

“They do come hungry and we’re ready to feed them. All of them,” McClain said.

The restaurant owner said she’s excited about the continued growth and development in downtown Detroit, particularly with new businesses opening nearby.

“It’s great when our neighbors open up businesses especially having the Hudson site right next door to us and more businesses coming in and bringing more people to Olin,” McClain said.

The Free Press Marathon generates significant economic impact for Detroit. Last year, the race brought in more than $23 million for the city.

Beyond the economic benefits, the event also raises money for various charities including the Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan and Boy Scouts of America.

“The more people that come down to Detroit, we’re excited about it,” McClain said.

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MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Admirals scored three goals in the third period to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 5-3 win as they took down the Texas Stars in the team’s home opener Saturday night, Oct. 18 at Panther Arena.

Game recap

What we know:

Zach L’Heureux scored a goal and added an assist, while Ryan Ufko, Jake Lucchini, and Joakim Kemell all dished out a pair of assists to pace the offense, while Matt Murray stopped 22 shots in goal to pick up the victory in net.

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Matthew Wood scored his first professional goal as well in the contest and Ryder Rolston, Daniel Carr, and Kyle Marino also lit the lamp for Milwaukee, who improved to 14-8-1-1 in home openers since joining the AHL in 2001.

The Admirals trailed by a goal heading into the third, but dominated in the game’s final period, out shooting Texas 14-5 and scoring three times. L’Heureux tied the game at three at 12:42 of the third when his shot barely trickled past Texas net minder Remi Poirier and over the goal line.

Carr, who is back in Milwaukee after playing for the team in 2019-20, picked up the game-winning goal on the power-play with 2:22 left in the game. Ryan Ufko eluded two Texas defenders on the way to the net and after his initial shot was stopped, he passed to Carr, who scored top shelf for his first of the season.

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Marino sealed the deal for the Admirals with an empty netter with 57 seconds to play to give the team their first victory of the season.

What’s next:

The Admirals now head out on their first road trip of the season as they visit the San Jose Barracuda for a pair of games beginning next Friday, Oct. 24 at 9 p.m. CT. Their next home game is Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. against the Chicago Wolves.

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MINNESOTA (WCCO News) – Thousands took to the streets throughout dozens of Minnesota communities, protesting President Trump’s policies. The protest was part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement.

It is the second nationally organized rally under the “No Kings movement” this year. The first was in June, designed to counter Mr. Trump’s military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, as well as Trump’s 79th birthday.

Marchers on Saturday voiced concerns about the National Guard being used to police cities, immigration enforcement, and “corruption and cruelty” from the Trump administration.

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith made an appearance at the Minneapolis protest.

“I really have not seen anything like it,” said Smith. “There is a sense of patriotism and love of country — and that’s the foundation to live off for any democracy.”

“I am proud of the turnout and the people and the horn honking and so forth. That’s terrific. And it scares, I believe it scares Trump, or if it doesn’t, it should,” said Dave Brandenburg, a former military veteran and a Lakeville resident who participated in his local “No Kings” protest.

Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer was on Fox Business News earlier this week and discussed the “No Kings” protests.

“We call it the hate America rally. Because you’ll see the hate for America all over this thing when they show up,” Emmer said.

“The rumor is they can’t end the shutdown beforehand because this small, violent vocal group is the only one that’s happy about it.”

At least one Minnesotan disagrees with Emmer’s comments.

“Honestly, Tom Emmer should be ashamed. That’s what made me come out,” said Louis Koahn of Minneapolis.

Indivisible Twin Cities, Women’s March Minnesota, and the Minnesota AFL-CIO organized Saturday’s protest. Indivisible Twin Cities estimates 100,000 people rallied downtown.

“There are no kings in America, and we believe in affordable health care, good jobs, safe communities, democracy, and the Constitution,” said Jennifer O’Brien with Invisible Twin Cities during a press conference held Friday.

Other “No Kings” events are planned in Duluth, St. Cloud, Owatonna, and Alexandria, among other Minnesota communities.

Nationally, the events were coordinated by No Kings Coalition, which says that nearly 7 million people attended No Kings Day of Peaceful Action events in more than 2,700 cities. The group is calling it one of the largest single-day nationwide demonstrations in U.S. history.

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