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Let there be no further debate -- if there was still any at all -- that Minnesota is the state of hockey. Or at least skating.

The latest proof comes from Duluth native Cory Fechner of Minneapolis, who had a pond near Fosston in Polk County, Google Earth, and some GPS mapping knowledge. Oh, and some time on his hands.

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Let there be no further debate -- if there was still any at all -- that Minnesota is the state of hockey.

The latest proof comes from Duluth native Cory Fechner of Minneapolis, who had a pond, Google earth, and some GPS mapping knowledge. Oh, and some time on his hands.

A Minnesota-size skating rink

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