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How To Take An Affordable Ski Vacation
One of the best activities to do during the winter months is to go on a fun-filled ski trip. But what prevents many people from doing so is the thought of how much a vacation like this might cost....
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High School Skiers, And Dads, Battle At Wild Mountain Invitational
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Hundreds of high school skiers were in Taylors Falls Friday for one of Minnesota’s biggest and most competitive downhill ski competitions — the Wild Mountain Invitational. It’s a...
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High School Sports Rally: Dec. 19, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — From basketball, to downhill skiing, to a popular soccer coach fighting the ultimate battle -– this edition of High School Sports Rally has it all. If you weren’t able to make it...
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Weird Weather Has Odd Impact On Outdoor Recreation
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – For snowboarders Alex Olsson and Joey Titus, the slopes of Buck Hill were all theirs Monday afternoon. Their outing could be summed up in two, simple words. “Icy and quiet,” said...
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Mike And Natalie Move From Skiing To Boarding In 2015
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – If you’ve ever wanted to try skiing or snowboarding, why not attempt it in 2015 by starting with a lesson. With that in mind, WCCO’s Natalie Nyhus and Mike Augustyniak — both...
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Spirit Mountain Closed Sunday Due To Extreme Temps
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Spirit Mountain announced they will be closed Sunday due to the extreme temperatures expected. According to Spirit Mountain officials, the Duluth ski destination will be closed on...
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Best Ski Lodges In America
For the snow-sports aficionados, being outside surrounded by fresh white snow is like a dream come true. For those who enjoy skiing, snowboarding and everything else snow-sports related, finding the...
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Olympic Skier Nick Goepper Visits Afton Alps
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Olympic slopestyle skier Nick Goepper won the bronze at the Sochi Olympics and Gold at the 2013 X Games. He did some skiing at Afton Alps Saturday before hosting a Q&A session...
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‘Uncharted Territory': Vonn Matches All-Time Wins Record
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn never thought she would make it this far. Perhaps that’s why, after matching the World Cup’s all-time record for wins Sunday, she rated it “right below” her...
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Finding Minnesota: Downhill In Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (WCCO) – Ten years after they shut down, the slopes of Detroit Mountain are alive again. It’s the result of millions of dollars in donations from a community that missed having...
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America’s Best Ski Resorts For Families
There are about four or five months to go in what has been one of the best ski seasons in recent memory. And if you’re thinking of taking a ski trip with your family, there isn’t a lack of popular...
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Kids Enjoy Adaptive Skiing At Buck Hill
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Some kids who don’t usually get to enjoy winter sports were able to hit the slopes Saturday. Eighteen kids who are getting treatment at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare...
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Luminary Loppet Lights Up Lake Of The Isles
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The beautiful Luminary Loppet drew thousands to Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis Saturday night. Volunteers created 1,200 ice luminaries that lit a beautiful path. Organizers of...
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High School Sports Rally: Feb. 13, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - The temperature is dropping, but the action on the ice is heating up in high school hockey. It’s time for girl’s section finals: Win, and you go to state. Frank Vascellaro and Mike...
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The High Cost Of Competitive Pre-H.S. Sports
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Competitive sports are starting earlier and costing more than ever. So, we’re taking a look at how much families are really paying to play in some of the most popular sports. While...
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Minnesotans Earn Cross-Country Medals At Nordic Skiing World Championships
FALUN, Sweden (AP) — No American woman had ever won a major championship medal in a long distance cross-country skiing race before Tuesday. Minnesota natives Jessie Diggins and Caitlin Gregg made it...
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Hit The Slopes For One Last Time
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Now that spring is here, it’s time to put away your skis and snowboards. It’s the final weekend to hit the slopes at many area ski hills. Saturday is the last day to ski at Wild...
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Lindsey Vonn Seeks To Empower Young Girls
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150403233039797AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — She grew up in Minnesota and has fast-tracked her way to the best of the best. Lindsey Vonn is a downhill...
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New Gondola Installed At Lutsen Mountains
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It’s not easy to replace the gondola at Lutsen on the North Shore. A video taken Monday shows a helicopter was brought in to help install 11 steel towers on the ski mountain. The...
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Buck Hill’s New Owners Have Big Plans For Ski Area
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The owners of Burnsville’s Buck Hill say they have sold their ski area — and the new owners have some big plans for it. The announcement was made Thursday by Jessica Stone, whose...
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