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Uniquely Kubb – a fun event to toss… and toast!

Since 2010, Minneapolis artists Roxie & Tom Lubanovic have created one-of-a-kind, handmade trophies for the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Kubb Tournament. This creative couple's trophies reflect the unique nature of the Scandinavian lawn game and the...

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Waffle Loppets – Jan 5, Feb 9

This winter - Loppet members should come to Wirth HUNGRY.  Wafting from Loppet headquarters will be the smell of sweet batter sprewing from waffle irons hard at work. Inspired by waffle cabins dotting the ski slopes of Europe, the Loppet is bringing the...

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NSJ Returns from Rainbow Resort

Six twelve-year-old boys, three coaches, 48 hours... Written by Coach Audrey Weber Going on a weekend ski trip with six rowdy pre-teens just before Christmas is a daunting task.   Friday afternoon Coaches Andrew Magill, Jonathan Miller and I picked up a...

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Nellie Stone skiing stars in the Star Tribune

The skiers on the Nellie Stone Johnson Ski Team earned a place in the spot light.  These "Stars on Skis" were featured in the Star Tribune in two articles talking about children's health and physical activity, as well as the unique Loppet youth...

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