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an image of an ice bar at SocialIce in Rochester by Alpha Digital
FIND FROSTY FUN AT THESE WINTER FESTIVALS
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!
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an ad to learn about the best ski areas in Minnesota this winter
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an image of three plastic-enclosed geodesic igloo domes with wooden doors surrounded by snow at Grand View Lodge by Buffalo Media Group
PLACES TO TRY IGLOO DINING
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.
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an image of Silvae Spiritus Sauna in Finlayson courtesy of Paul Vincent
WARM UP AT SPAS & SAUNAS
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.
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an image of a girl sledding down a hill in Mankato courtesy of Visit Mankato
27 OF THE BEST SLEDDING & SNOW TUBING HILLS
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.
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an ad to learn about 10 things to do in Minnesota this winter
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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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an image of people on a horsedrawn sleigh ride

BREEZY POINT
ICE FEST
AT
BREEZY POINT
RESORT
January 5-6
Breezy Point

an image of Martin Luther King Jr.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION: ONE DREAM. ONE MINNESOTA.
January 11-15
St. Paul
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an image of people outside with a large statue of Lucetta, Paul Bunyan's girlfriend

BACK TO HACK WINTER
FESTIVAL
January 12-14
Hackensack
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SPICER'S
ANNUAL
WINTERFEST
January 12-February 11
Spicer

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an image of two men in a carboard box sliding down a snowcovered hill

FROSTIVAL
FESTIVITIES
January 13-February 24
Moorhead

an image of an outdoor during during The Great Northern, courtesy of BLK-WLF Photography

THE GREAT NORTHERN
January 25-February 4
Minneapolis/St. Paul

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an image of snowshoes on a hill

BOLD & COLD:
OWATONNA?S
WINTER
FESTIVAL
January 22-28
Owatonna
an image of women in a smoosh race

ICEBOX DAYS & FREEZE YER GIZZARD
BLIZZARD RUN
January 26-27
International Falls
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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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