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Luminary Love

Who finds love on  a cold February evening?  Only in Minnesota... Come ski and see the magic.  Spend a scerene evening alone, or a magical night with a loved one, or bring the whole family!  Whatever your desire - join us on Lake of the Isles for the...

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Loppet Volunteers Needed!

 Volunteer for the City of Lakes Loppet! Volunteering is a great way to learn more about competitive ski racing, event planning, meet skiers in the community and continue to build a better cross country experience in Minneapolis.   We are especially in...

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Patrick Henry’s Skiing Cavalry

“Did you run here?” a surprised Minneapolis ski coach asked Joe Clifton as he trotted up to the Wirth Chalet for at 4pm for his afternoon ski practice. Joe was in a t-shirt and had just run from school to practice as a warm up before snapping into his...

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Hand Crafted Loppet Awards

This year, the Loppet is celebrating its home spun ski course with hand crafted awards. Working with local potter Christopher Malec, 144 handmade steins will be presented to award winners at the 2013 City of Lakes Loppet. In the past, the Loppet...

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