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During the dry cold snap, lakes in the Twin Cities and around the state turned mirror-like with smooth surfaces of clear ice. Consistent cold temperatures, calm conditions and a lack of snow created perfectly natural ice skating venues.

During the dry cold snap, lakes in the Twin Cities and around the state turned mirror-like, with smooth surfaces of clear ice. Consistent cold temperatures, calm conditions and a lack of snow created perfectly natural ice-skating venues.

Perfect ice conditions draw skaters to Twin Cities lakes

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