Celebrating Andre Anderson’s Incredible Journey

Andre Anderson at the beginning of the Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis on Sunday - Carly Danek | MPR News

I’m thrilled to shine a spotlight on our associate, Andre Anderson, whose recent achievement has inspired us all. Andre was recently featured by MPR News for completing the Twin Cities Marathon in St. Paul, crossing the finish line with a time of four hours and forty minutes.

Andre Anderson finishes the Twin Cities Marathon in St. Paul on Sunday. - Carly Danek | MPR News

Andre’s story is far more than a marathon finish. It’s a powerful testament to transformation, resilience, and purpose. 

While incarcerated at the Minnesota Correctional Facility Lino Lakes, Andre turned a small prison courtyard, a paved triangle of concrete, into his training ground. He logged thousands of miles on laps measuring just 294 feet. 

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Andre crossed the finish line of the Twin Cities Marathon just before 1 p.m., finishing in 4:40.  But perhaps more importantly, he finished what he started, a journey of self-reclamation and hope.

Andre, on behalf of the Redemption Project, thank you for sharing this part of your journey with us. Your accomplishment uplifts the entire organization and reminds us of the power of purpose, grit, and heart.

Let’s continue to cheer him on, and let his story inspire us to go the distance, whatever our “marathon” may be.

Thanks,

Dwight