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5K to Honor Memory of Danielle Jelinek, Raise Funds for Domestic Abuse Project

The event will be held this weekend at Colby Lake Park in Woodbury.

Written by Kris Janisch

An upcoming 5K run/walk will honor the memory of Danielle Jelinek, whosebody was recovered in May after she went missing in December 2012.

The 5K for Dani J, set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Colby Lake Park in Woodbury, will also raise money for the Minnesota branch of the Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) in Jelinek’s name.

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Her body was found in Chisago County a few hundred yards from the home of Aaron Schnagl, a former boyfriend who has been considered a person of interest in the case.

People can pre-register online ($15) or on the day of the event ($20). Registration on Aug. 17 begins at 8 a.m.

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Find more information and updates on the Danielle Mary Jelinek Search Team Facebook page.


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