The cold is keeping people away from what makes winter in Minnesota wonderful. Outdoor ice rinks are free for people to use, but below-zero wind chills are keeping them away. For businesses that count on snow to turn a profit, the string of days below zero has impacted the bottom line.
You might think activity in a small township in northern Minnesota would come to a standstill when the temperature drops to 42 below zero.
It’s the kind of cold that takes your breath away and grinds some things to a stop.
The last time Minnesota saw temps below zero this late in January was more than 120 years ago.