Russel Betts is a Philanthropic Advisor at The Minneapolis Foundation. A division 1 track star, Russell knows how to connect with people with curiousity and southern kindness. Despite being a former Wisconsin badger, Russell is doing great work in the Twin Cities Community. And The Minneapolis Foundation are big supporters of the Midtown Global Market as was revealed on this episode. Connect: Russell Betts

p.s. The world record pole vault clip starts at 2:30.