Seasonal & Holidays
Minnesota Ice Festival Returning After Warm Winter Caused Cancelation Last Year
"Feeling very optimistic this year which feels good. Last year we had our blinders on a bit," Minnesota Ice CEO Robbie Harrell said.
December 11, 2024
EAGAN, Minn. — With temperatures topping off at 25 degrees on Tuesday, the air is crisp and exactly what Minnesota Ice CEO Robbie Harrell needs to ensure this year's festival at Vikings Lakes doesn't melt away.
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Around this time last year, many were left waiting for winter. The weirdly warm winter forced Harrell's hand and he had to cancel the Minnesota Ice Festival.
"It's the right decision out of safety, out of respect for the team," he said in 2023. "You'd hate to stand something up fully and have it collapse a week or two weeks later."
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