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Minneapolis, Minn./Minneapolis Southwest

Personal:
Born 5/18/1989 in Minneapolis, Minn. … Daughter of Beth and Forrest Russell … Has two siblings, Brad and Alison.

High School:
Attended Minneapolis Southwest High School, where she was a four-time state participant and four-kilometer conference champion. Was the conference champion in both the mile and two-mile. Also received accolades in Nordic skiing. Was an International Baccalaureate Diploma recipient.