A life-altering stroke couldn't keep a Minneapolis triathlete from her passion

Name: A life-altering stroke couldn't keep a Minneapolis triathlete from her passion
Uploaded: 2026-02-15T16:29:00-0600
Duration: 9 min 8 s
Description: North Minneapolis resident Kate Varns is a bonafide Ironman, meaning she's finished the toughest of triathlons. But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.

North Minneapolis resident Kate Varns is a bonafide Ironman, meaning she's finished the toughest of triathlons. But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.