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New 100-kilometer ski race scheduled for northern Minnesota this winter

by: MinotVoice | December 17, 2024

Winter in Minnesota is about to get a bit more thrilling. Enter the Ski North Ultra—an endurance challenge for cross-country skiers that isn’t afraid to push the limits. Scheduled for March 8, 2025, this race offers skiers breathtaking North Shore views and three punishing distances: 22, 46, and 100 kilometers. Inspired by her own adventures,

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People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What’s their secret?

by: MinotVoice | December 14, 2024

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, winter often feels like a season of hibernation. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? Researcher Kari Leibowitz ventured into the depths of the world’s most frigid winters, not just to survive the cold and darkness, but to discover how people actually

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Are You Using Your Ice Scraper Wrong?

by: Josh Wolsky | January 9, 2023

I know. Many of you are saying who needs an ice scrapper if you have an auto starter. But if you’re not that lucky now, or are unlucky in the future, it may be that a little ice scraper instruction is in order — even for winter-seasoned vets from North Dakota. It turns out that

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It’s Icicle Season, and They’re No Joke

by: Josh Wolsky | January 5, 2023

It’s icicle season out there folks, and you shouldn’t wait to shoot your eye out before you take them seriously. Get the full story on what to watch for and how to deal with them from Kenneth Hellevang writing for NDSU Extension Service below. — NEWS RELEASE, NDSU EXTENSION SERVICE — Ice dams and icicles

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Winnipeggers participate in Wild Winter Canoe Race

by: Josh Wolsky | February 17, 2016

If you don’t have bobsleds and mountain tracks, perhaps a canoe and a frozen field will do.

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Idea for Minot: Freezing Pants for Pointless Fun

by: Josh Wolsky | January 22, 2016

The dark days of winter can be hard to bear. Sometimes what you need is a really stupid and pointless gesture, something that does nothing but make you smile and think for a split second — something like a pair of frozen pants. Photo by Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune. Could this be a fun addition

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ND Outdoors: – Mild Winters Good for Wildlife

by: Josh Wolsky | February 10, 2015

We’re not the only one’s who love winter we’ve had. If the wildlife could talk, they’d probably be commenting on how nice it has been as well. And biologically, the soft conditions generally lead to stronger animals and better reproductive outcomes. We’ve got months to go, but things are looking good. Watch the video below.

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What It’s Like Living in the Coldest Town on Earth

by: Josh Wolsky | February 2, 2015

North Dakota winters can be rough, and though the groundhog sentenced us to six more weeks of it, we still have a lot to be thankful for. Here’s one case where we’re clearly already on the side of the fence with the greener grass.

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Checking Your Furnace

by: Josh Wolsky | January 14, 2015

Valley News Live in Fargo recently featured a series of live reports with a Fargo furnace and heating expert. The service company isn’t local to Minot, but the lessons and good advice still apply. Check out the videos below. The videos view-protected so they can’t be embedded on this website, but follow the links to

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City looking for snowbusters

by: Josh Wolsky | January 14, 2015

The City of Regina is reaching out to residents with competition designed to help keep the sidewalks clear of snow. Residents can nominate their neighbors who go above and beyond, with the winner receiving a snowblower at season’s end.

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Why Do City Snowplows Damage Curbs?

by: Josh Wolsky | January 12, 2015

This comes out of Grand Forks, but it’s not a unique problem. It’s fair to say that the issues of snow removal are similar… at least in North Dakota, so get informed on one of the challenges of keeping the streets clean.

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In The Cold Weather… Layer Up, But Avoid Sweating

by: Josh Wolsky | January 7, 2015

Need some practical advice for staying comfortable on our bitter cold days? Valley News Live delivers with this short video segment.

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Ice Swimming Club Looking For Crazy People :D Health Benefits Abound

by: Josh Wolsky | December 21, 2014

Apologies for the editorialized headline, it was impossible to resist. That said, if there’s one activity North Dakota seems perfectly suited to, it’s this. Plus, anecdotally, there’s evidence to suggest there are some real health benefits.

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Winter Weather Driving Tips

by: Josh Wolsky | November 1, 2014

Don’t let the nicer weather fool you, winter could strike at any time. That means a winter driving refresher is appropriate, especially if this is your first winter in North Dakota.

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