by Devin Sundquist | Jun 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
A reflection on her time at the Loppet Foundation by Loppet TRAIL KIDS Program Director Kim Rudd It has been said that it takes ten years of consistent hard work to make an Olympian, and I believe this is true – as well for any successful youth sport program....
by Devin Sundquist | Jun 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
From growing up in a Kenyan refugee camp to running for Loppet Run 365 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mohamed shares his journey. Life in the refugee camp Born in Kismayo, Somalia, Mohamed’s family fled civil wars and moved to Dadaab, a site in Kenya that hosts refugees...
by Devin Sundquist | Jun 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Luminary Loppet looked a little different this past winter, as local group size restrictions lead to a location change from its typical setting at Lake of the Isles to the trails of Theodore Wirth Park. Without skipping a beat, volunteers threw on masks and...
by Devin Sundquist | Jun 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Correct answers and historical context found below 1. What were the names of the park, before it was changed to “Theodore Wirth Park” in 1938? A. Wirthfield Park, Eloise A. Butler Wildflower GardenB. Saratoga Park, Glenwood ParkC. Rose Garden, Hartford ParksD.Loring...
by Devin Sundquist | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Loppet Foundation has been closely following guidelines from local, state, and national health officials. In alignment with new messaging from the Minnesota Department of Health, on May 6, 2021, which is effective from May 7...
by Devin Sundquist | May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
On a Saturday this past February, families from the Northside Homeschool Group and Loppet Staff came together to create a visual welcome into Theodore Wirth Park in the form of a 9×9 foot acrylic painted mural. The project was spearheaded by Elissa Cedarleaf...
