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Curling the Night Away

It was a Monday night in January, and I was heading to Bemidji City Park to check out broomball at the outdoor rink. I had not entirely convinced myself that this is how I wanted to spend my time, because: a) it’s freaking cold outside (around 10°F); and b) I have a cold. But, I haven’t played broomball since high school and feel like I need a broomball refresher course, so I can include it in a piece I want to write about the joy that is winter in northern Minnesota. When I noticed that the curling arena next to the rink was busy, however, I was handed the excuse I needed to change my plans and went inside to investigate.

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Minnesota’s Great River Road

Views of the Mississippi River from Minnesota.

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Winter along the Upper Mississippi River

The Upper Mississippi River is a great place to visit any time of year, it’s just that some seasons require an extra layer or two of clothing.

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