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Latest News
- Jessie Diggins can smile despite cancellation of Minneapolis ski race Star Tribune. March 2020.
- World Cup at Theodore Wirth: There’s Always 2022 Twin Cities Business. March 2020.
- Doping is the Enemy of Sport. Star Tribune. March 2020.
- Minnesota native Jessie Diggins focuses on positives amid World Cup cancellation The Bemidji Pioneer. March 2020.
- Minnesota native Jessie Diggins focuses on positives amid World Cup cancellation Grand Forks Herald. March 2020.
- Afton native Jessie Diggins focuses on positives amid World Cup cancellation Pioneer Press. March 2020.
- Fastenal Parallel 45 Festival, World Cup canceled over coronavirus concerns KARE-TV (NBC Minnesota). March 2020.
- World Cup ski race, festival at Theodore Wirth Park canceled over coronavirus concerns KMSP-TV (FOX Minnesota). March 2020.
- World Cup cross-country ski races scheduled for next week in Minneapolis called off because of virus threat Star Tribune. March 2020.
- Canceled: World Cup Organizers “Devastated” To Call Off Event CCX Media. March 2020.
- Loppet Foundation announces World Cup Sprint Finals, festival canceled KSTP-TV (ABC Minnesota). March 2020.
- Coronavirus In Minnesota: World Cup Ski Race In Minneapolis Canceled WCCO-TV. March 2020.
- 3/12/20: The day corona virus leveled sports in Minnesota Star Tribune. March 2020.
- Cancellations rise in Minnesota as coronavirus spreads MPR News. March 2020.
- Fastenal Parallel 45 Festival and World Cup Cancelled (Press Release) Faster Skier. March 2020.
- At home in the snow: Lakeville native to vie in Minneapolis’ world cup race Sun This Week. March 2020.
- Nordic skiing: Diggins returns home for World Cup Sprint Finals The Gazette. March 2020.
- Skier Jessie Diggins on next week’s World Cup race – and her new memoir MPR News. March 2020.
- New Spring Break reads offer fun for everyone! KARE-TV (NBC Minnesota). March 2020.
- Wirth Park Prepares for Cross Country World Cup CCX Media. March 2020.
- Cross Country Skiing World Cup returns to U.S. March 14-17 Sun Post. March 2020.
- Final countdown is on to the Minnesota World Cup FOX 9 Morning Buzz. March 2020.
- Come See Elite International Skiers Race for the World Cup at Theodore Wirth Park Bryn Mawr Bugle. March 2020.
- Setting up for the World Cup Southwest Journal. March 2020.
- Brother Ali, Heiruspecs to play free outdoor shows Pioneer Press. March 2020.
- Minneapolis to host Cross Country Skiing World Cup amidst warmer conditions KSTP-TV. March 2020.
- World Cup ski race counts on massive snow-making to beat the melt Star Tribune. March 2020.
- International Skiing Competition Melds with Winter Festival Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. March 2020.
- The Loppet Foundation Hosts Fastenal Parallel 45 Winter Festival and Cross-Country Skiing World Cup Minnesota Monthly. March 2020.
- World’s best skiers are coming to Minnesota Southwest News Media. February 2020.
- Highlighting Minneapolis Events. AARP. February 2020.
- Jessie Diggins launches book April 5 The Gazette. February 2020.
- Fastenal Parallel 45 Winter Festival coming to Theodore Wirth Park KARE-TV (NBC Minnesota). February 2020.
- Jessie Diggins is a force of nature, inspiring young skiers, a World Cup visit, and more. Star Tribune. February 2020.
- Q&A: Jessie Diggins on Her Tough Road to Success Minnesota Monthly. February 2020.
- Skiers prepare for warmer weather as Loppet Winter Festival kicks off KSTP-TV (ABC Minnesota). January 2020.
- More snow, more ski trails at Theodore Wirth Southwest Journal. January 2020.
- Theodore Wirth Park Snow Making Capacity Doubled CCX Media. January 2020.
- Loppet Foundation prepares trails for World Cup Race KARE-TV (NBC Minnesota). January 2020.
- Organizers stockpiling snow, preparing to greet elite skiers for World Cup race in Minneapolis MPR News. January 2020.
- Minneapolis To Host Ski World Cup, Prepares Stockpiling Snow WCCO-TV. January 2020.
- World Cup CC skiing coming to MN Southwest News Media. January 2020.
- Theodore Wirth Park Prepares for Cross Country World Cup CCX Media. December 2019.
- Winter To-Do List: 46 Can’t-Miss Events Minnesota Monthly. December 2019.
- World Cup skiing has local connection Pine City Pioneer. December 2019.
- Two new domestic events highlight US Ski and Snowboard’s upcoming season Park Record. December 2019.
- Jessie Diggins Ice a Trail. November 2019.
- Why This Year Promises To Be A Big One For Cross Country Skiers National Public Radio. November 2019.
- Maubet Bjornsen First American Woman to Lead Cross Country World Cup U.S. Ski & Snowboard. November 2019.
- Maubet Bjornsen Third in Opening World Cup Sprint U.S. Ski & Snowboard. November 2019.
- 5 top Minnesota athletes who inspire us to embrace the state’s coldest season StarTribune. November 2019.
- Rollerski race kicks off 2020 Cross-Country World Cup KAAL-TV (ABC Rochester). November 2019.
- Rollerski race kicks off 2020 Cross-Country World Cup KSTP-TV (ABC Minnesota). November 2019.
- Olympian Jessie Diggins headlines Mpls rollerski event KARE-TV (NBC Minnesota). November 2019.
- Diggins to ski in Loppet StarTribune. November 2019.
- What’s Up Weekend: November 1-3 KARE-TV (NBC Minnesota). November 2019.
- How Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins works to be her own best cheerleader StarTribune. October 2019.
- Ski de fond | Coupe du monde: Le génial teaser de l’étape US Nordic Magazine. October 2019.
- Anticipation builds for Minneapolis World Cup International Ski Federation. July 2019.
- Anticipation Builds for Minneapolis World Cup 2020 SkiTrax Magazine. July 2019
- Freestyle World Cup confirmed… Park Record. June 2019.
- After the Final Four: Next attention-getter? Skiing StarTribune. April 2019.
- Gold Medalist gives out pointers in Golden Valley CCX Media. February 2019.
- Gold medal cross-country skier visits the Twin Cities KARE-TV (NBC Minnesota). February 2019.
- 2020 Cross Country Ski World Cup Will Be At Theodore Wirth Park CCX Media. January 2019.
- Minneapolis 2020 FIS COOP Cross Country World Cup Announces New Title Sponsor and 4-Day Festival SkiTrax Magazine. January 2019.
- World Cup ski event is coming to Minnesota Southwest News Media. December 2018.
- Minnesota’s World Cup: One Day of Skate Sprints, $1.6-1.7 Million FasterSkier. October 2018.
- Wirth will host international skiing competition in 2020 Southwest Journal. October 2018.
- Minneapolis to Host Cross Country Skiing World Cup in 2020 Twin Cities Business. September 2018.
- Cross-Country Ski World Cup Coming To Twin Cities WCCO-TV (CBS Minnesota). September 2018.
- Theodore Wirth Park to Host Cross Country Skiing World Cup Event in 2020 Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. September 2018.
- Minneapolis will host cross-country skiing World Cup event in 2020 Bring Me The News MN. September 2018.
- Minneapolis to host World Cup cross-country skiing event Minnesota Public Radio News. September 2018.
- Minneapolis to Host 2020 FIS Cross Country World Cup FasterSkier. September 2018.
- Gold medalist Jessie Diggins returns to Minnesota, leads charge to bring X-C skiing World Cup here Twin Cities Pioneer Press. April 2018.
- Can Diggins Bring World Cup championship to Minnesota? Minnesota Public Radio News. February 2018.
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Accreditation
All media (including but not limited to: TV/radio broadcasters, reporters, news writers, videographers, photographers, bloggers, influencers, podcasters, etc.) must fill out our accreditation form before February 21, 2020, in order to be guaranteed media access to the 2020 Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup Sprint Finals and the Fastenal Parallel 45 Winter Festival.
Please be aware that access to the event venue with any kind of filming device is strictly forbidden to non-rights holders. Media personnel and other individuals, apart from Infront Sports & Media AG and NBC Sports/Echo entertainment, are absolutely not allowed to film or use any part of the event (including but not limited to: race, qualification round, training, podium ceremony) or gather audiovisual material from third parties for exploitation.
Contact Chief of Media Dan Ness at mnwc.media@loppet.org with any questions regarding accreditation.
Media Documents
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Official Press Releases / News Articles
Logos
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Video Footage
U.S. Ski & Snowboard maintains an extensive video database of athletes and events, some of which is rights free. For more information, click here.
Fastenal Parallel 45 Cup Rollerski Loppet: Event Footage
Photographs
U.S. Ski & Snowboard photo archives are housed at usskiandsnowboard.smugmug.com/Cross-Country. A number of rights free images are available for download and editorial use. For more information, click here.
Schedule, Transportation, and More
Find information on the Fastenal Parallel 45 Winter Festival and Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup schedule, parking and transportation, and more here.
Social Media
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