Winter Activities

Exporting 'winter'-- or a big part of it, anyway-- used to be a big business in Minnesota.

As a kid, my family and I usually just skated on our aunt's pond, but if that's not an option for you, take some time and check out one of these fantastic Southern Minnesota ice rinks.

These eight state parks are incredibly worthwhile destinations during winter, even if it does mean you have to leave your cozy house.

Last week, twelve teams from around the world gathered in Stillwater, Minnesota, to compete for the gold in the first World Snow Sculpting Championships.

Not only is Stillwater home to the country's largest ice maze, but also to the first World Snow Sculpting Championship.

The Christmas season is over, but that doesn't mean you can't still decorate your yard to honor the (often uncomfortable) freezing weather of January, and one Minnesotan decided to do just that in the most unique way possible.

Too bad I wasn't born with any artistic skills because I would love to create something as beautiful as these elaborate, breathtaking snow sculptures!

If the weather is too frigid and the kids are too antsy, pack up the car and drive to one of these delightful Twin Cities areas.

Now that the holidays are behind us, we can focus on the next few months of winter headed our way. Here's how you can survive (and even enjoy) the winter season in Minnesota.

Minnesota winters are extremely cold, so most restaurant patios close in late fall. However, these four Twin Cities restaurants have determined a way to make outdoor winter dining cozier and safer.