Numbers
90,000 Participants in Loppet activities since its 2002 founding.
6,500 Youths who have participated in Loppet programs (including 5,500 from north Minneapolis).
1,500 Loppet volunteers. They annually donate 7,000 hours.
$97,185 Revenues, 2011-2012, from cross-country skiing in Wirth Park (passes, rentals, lessons and ski meets).
$178,845
Revenues, 2013-2014, from cross-country skiing in Wirth Park.
$7.5 million Estimated cost of planned Adventure and Welcome Center in Wirth Park.
Ø races and more The warm weather has forced changes to the City of Lakes festival. For the latest, go to www.cityoflakesloppet.com or www.loppet.org.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Nfl
Packers want 'fair value' but won't require first-round pick for Rodgers
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he's not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he'd want ''fair value.''
Sports
A 'Clutch' tip helps Miller, Miami reach 1st Final Four
Jordan Miller took 20 shots in the regional final for Miami and made them all, helping the Hurricanes rally their way into the Final Four. The personification of clutch.
Twins
Banning shifts makes batters feel better. But will they really hit better?
New rules limiting where infielders can position themselves are being cheered by many players. But one former Twins star thinks the change could have more impact on their attitude than their statistics.
Sports
Hundreds of fencers protest against letting Russians compete
More than 300 fencers, including nine medalists from the last Olympics in Tokyo, signed an open letter published Tuesday urging the sport's governing body and the International Olympic Committee not to allow Russian fencers to compete while the war in Ukraine continues.
Sports
Analysis: Ravens are Lamar Jackson's best, only option
Lamar Jackson's frustration over contract negotiations reached a boiling point when he announced Monday that he has requested a trade from the Ravens.
