Winter Play!

A series exploring how Minnesotans play outside in the winter.

January 31, 2023 4:00 AM

Winter Play: Dog sledding in southern Minnesota

As part of MPR News’ Winter Play series, reporter Catharine Richert spent the afternoon dog sledding near Cannon Falls. Her best advice? Don’t let go of the sled.

by Catharine Richert

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January 30, 2023 4:00 AM

Winter Play: Cruising snow-covered trails on a fat tire bike near Brainerd

The sport of winter fat tire biking is booming in popularity. It’s an accessible, low-cost and fun way to get outside in nature during the colder months — and we tried it.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 24, 2023 1:54 PM

Want to try snowmobiling without breaking the bank? Here are some tips

There are more than 202,000 snowmobiles in Minnesota. If you want to ride one, the president of Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association can help.

by Cathy Wurzer and Britt Aamodt

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January 20, 2023 4:33 PM

Nine Minnesota destinations for winter hiking

With a good pair of snowshoes and lots of willpower, one can hike most trails in Minnesota year-round. Luckily for the rest of us, there are also options either paved or packed down enough to not require fancy footwear or an emergency beacon.

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January 18, 2023 3:59 PM

Duluthian Emily Ford tackles another adventure: Dog sledding

You may remember Ford from her journey over 1200 miles on Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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January 11, 2023 9:44 AM

Winter play: A Minnesota transplant learns to love skiing

Finding joy in the winter is essential to survive in Minnesota, as producer Ellen Finn realized when she moved to the Twin Cities from the West Coast a few years ago. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talks with Finn about her experience learning to ski.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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