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Great Northern festival celebrates the chill of Minnesota winter

Written by Admin | Mar 4, 2019 4:29:53 PM

Via Star Tribune

"Many Minnesotans refuse to submit to Old Man Winter’s torture by remaining indoors all season long. When those Canadian clippers bring gusting winds and snow, we throw on a scarf and gloves and head out to make snow angels, forts or sculptures.

In the true spirit of freezing temperatures, Minneapolis and St. Paul’s beloved winter events have banded together to embrace the season with the Great Northern.

Now in its third year, the Great Northern (Jan. 24-Feb. 3) encourages Minnesotans to put on the required layers and venture outside for a series of sports, family events and entertainment."

Check out the full article here