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First of 2019 Minnesota prep state champs to be crowned this week
The Alpine and Nordic ski racing meets are Wednesday and Thursday in Biwabik.
Molly Moening is the Star Tribune Metro Girls' Nordic Skier of the Year
The St. Paul Highland Park sophomore won the individual state title and helped her team to its first state championship.
Luke Conway is the Star Tribune Metro Boys' Alpine Skier of the Year
The Minneapolis Washburn senior had the perfect motivation this season after three earlier tries.
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An early look across the metro area at who is likely to stand out in competition this winter.
Metro-area boys' Nordic skiers, teams to watch this season
An early look at who's set to stand out this winter leading up to the state meet in February.
Girls' Nordic skiers to watch, top teams
An early-in-the-year look at metro-area top performers who are expected to stand out between now and the state meet in February.
Metro-area girls' Alpine skiers to watch, top teams
An early-in-the-year look at who's set to stand out between now and the state meet in February.