Article: THE ICE IS HEATING UP; U.S. Figure Skating Championships Brian, Kristi, and of course, Dick, are in town to watch local fave Rohene Ward and other top skaters. The figure skating nationals appear to be a huge draw for St. Paul, which could reap nearly $30 million during the week-long event.(NEWS)

Byline: Jean Hopfensperger; Kevin Giles; Staff Writers

Lindsey Goff doesn't just admire figure skating, she lives it, and she won't be missing a minute of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships that start Sunday in St. Paul.

"This is a huge honor to have this big of a competition in St. Paul because they are the best figure skaters in the country," said Goff, 21, who teaches figure skating in Roseville and once performed in the nationals herself. "It's just so cool to perform for other people, feed off the crowd's energy, show them what you've worked for."

In a week-long event that could set attendance records at the Xcel Energy Center, the championships will ...

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