As director of mutuels and simulcasting at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack, Ben Blum is responsible for the racing operation at the Columbus, Minn., harness track about 25 miles north of St. Paul.

After five years of planning, initial rejection by the Minnesota Racing Commission, legal hurdles and financial concerns, the owners of the state-of-the art Running Aces Harness Park in northern Anoka ...

As Running Aces begins its 12th season of harness racing Saturday, the track in Columbus will offer the highest purses in its history. With a total of $5 million up for grabs during a 53-day meet, ...