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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page [ [link removed] ]. ? [ # ] "Enter Your Dream State" ? an image of an ice bar at SocialIce in Rochester by Alpha Digital [ [link removed] ] FIND FROSTY FUN AT THESE WINTER FESTIVALS [ [link removed] ]
We don't hide from winter weather in Minnesota; we celebrate it at festivals by engaging in everything from frozen turkey bowling to ice bar tippling to golfing on ice! ? [ [link removed] ] ? an ad to learn about the best ski areas in Minnesota this winter [ [link removed] ] ? an image of three plastic-enclosed geodesic igloo domes with wooden doors surrounded by snow at Grand View Lodge by Buffalo Media Group [ [link removed] ] PLACES TO TRY IGLOO DINING [ [link removed] ]
Minnesotans know how to embrace winter, so it?s no surprise that some local restaurants have gotten in on the fun by creating igloo dining experiences. ? [ [link removed] ] ? an image of Silvae Spiritus Sauna in Finlayson courtesy of Paul Vincent [ [link removed] ] WARM UP AT SPAS & SAUNAS [ [link removed] ]
As snowflakes fall softly to the ground, there?s no better time to drape a fuzzy robe across your shoulders, slow down and engage in some much-needed relaxation. This winter, embrace the season?s slower pace with a trip to a sauna or spa. ? [ [link removed] ] ? an image of a girl sledding down a hill in Mankato courtesy of Visit Mankato [ [link removed] ] 27 OF THE BEST SLEDDING & SNOW TUBING HILLS [ [link removed] ]
Whether it's during the day as the sun shines brightly, or after dark amid laser light displays and live music, there?s something magical about sledding and tubing down snow-covered slopes in Minnesota. ? [ [link removed] ] ? an ad to learn about 10 things to do in Minnesota this winter [ [link removed] ] ? ? JANUARY EVENTS
Some areas of the state have minimal snowcover and ice ? before traveling, please call ahead to confirm all outdoor events.
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BREEZY POINT
ICE FEST
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BREEZY POINT
RESORT
January 5-6
Breezy Point [ [link removed] ]



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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION: ONE DREAM. ONE MINNESOTA.
January 11-15
St. Paul [ [link removed] ]



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BACK TO HACK WINTER
FESTIVAL
January 12-14
Hackensack [ [link removed] ]



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SPICER'S
ANNUAL
WINTERFEST
January 12-February 11
Spicer [ [link removed] ]



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FROSTIVAL
FESTIVITIES
January 13-February 24
Moorhead [ [link removed] ]



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THE GREAT NORTHERN
January 25-February 4
Minneapolis/St. Paul [ [link removed] ]



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BOLD & COLD:
OWATONNA?S
WINTER
FESTIVAL
January 22-28
Owatonna [ [link removed] ]



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ICEBOX DAYS & FREEZE YER GIZZARD
BLIZZARD RUN
January 26-27
International Falls [ [link removed] ]



? See More Events [ [link removed] ] ? ? PHOTO OF THE MONTH An image of windblown ice sculptures near the Grand Marais lighthouse by David Johnson

This month's featured photo: windblown ice sculptures, captured near the Grand Marais Lighthouse by David Johnson.



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