Loppet Community and Friends: In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, Loppet staff, volunteers, and board members have been searching our souls, grieving, reflecting and planning. We know that our community is at an important crossroad, and we cannot be silent in this moment. . The Loppet Foundation condemns the racist systems, institutions, and norms that oppress and criminalize our black and brown neighbors — and we want to be clear in our stance: Black Lives Matter! We will work with our community to pursue justice, reform, and hope. . As you may know, our mission is to create a shared passion for year-round outdoor adventure in the Minneapolis area, focusing on underserved youth and families. We are proud of the work we’ve done to advance this mission over the past 18 years. But we also realize that we must do more to address and eradicate racism and injustice in our community. . What does this mean in practice? We don’t have all the answers yet, but we know a few of our next st...