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Cathy Wurzer

Minnesotan, star skier Jessie Diggins looks forward to the Olympics

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At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, which kick off with the opening ceremony Friday, Minnesota will be represented by many athletes, including Olympic gold medal-winning skier Jessie Diggins. She recently reflected on the pressure she feels as a star of Team USA, the unpredictability of COVID-19 and the hometown support she feels in Minnesota.

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