After Minneapolis immigration crackdown, Birkebeiner director says foreign skiers express concerns

By: Frank Zufall

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 470

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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The 52nd American Birkebeiner, “Birkie,” cross-country ski race between Cable and Hayward, Wisconsin, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, featuring thousands of skiers from across the United States and several hundred from 16 foreign countries, including Norway, France, Finland and Germany.

However, according to American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Executive Director Ben Popp several international participants have called the Birkebeiner office in Hayward to express concerns after the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota and the …

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