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Judy Griesedieck

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The City of Lakes Loppet brought sprint races to downtown Minneapolis Wednesday night as part of the Super Bowl festivities. Fresh snow falling and the city lights made it feel like a super celebration.

A high school nordic skier heads over the top of the Birkebeiner bridge.

Judy Griesedieck for MPR News

Traffic headaches have just begun for commuters during the evening hours.

With downtown in the background, elite adult skiers climb the hill.

Taylor Mills, left, and Angie Montbriand warmed themselves on the street.

Nordic skiers competing in the loppet sprints climbed the hill.

Snow fell on the Super Bowl festivities on Nicollet Mall.

Skiers Nicole Harvey and Laura Cattaneo climb the steep hill.

Super Bowl festivities are in full swing on the Nicollet Mall.

Young nordic skiers rapidly pick up speed at the start of their sprint.

Nordic skier Chris Harvey adds a little flare to the sprint competition.

A volunteer raked snow on the top of the American Birkebeiner Bridge.

Festivities surrounding the upcoming Super Bowl are in full swing.

High school nordic skiers head over the American Birkebeiner bridge.

Photos: A magical night of Loppet sprints, snow on Nicollet Mall

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