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Snow is in the forecast for much of the state, with predictions ranging in depth. In case you’ve forgotten what to do with the white fluffy stuff, here’s a reminder of fun things to do with snow.

Fire up the sled
Eager to climb back on your sled and cruise over a fresh blanket of gleaming snow? The cruising opportunities in Minnesota are just about limitless, and tempt snowmobilers to wander further from home to go exploring.

Be a winter voyageur
Voyageurs National Park cloaked in its winter array is a beautiful, dramatic landscape of glistening snow, frozen lakes, and frost-glazed pines. There are few places to experience a winter vista largely free of roads and buildings, and it’s worth a trip to Voyageurs, along Minnesota’s northern border, to enjoy this captivating, snow-draped panorama. It’s also a great place to play in the snow.

Run with the dogs
If you’re crazy about dogs, love the outdoors and are ready for a thrill, sign on for a trip with a sled dog outfitter. For a taste of real adventure, sled dog excursions can serve up a nibble or a whole banquet of excitement.

Play in a winter wonderland
In case you haven’t discovered it yet, Minnesota State Parks can be pretty enticing in the winter. They show off the special beauty of the season: glistening snow shrouding pine and hardwood trees, frozen water falls, gurgling streams, deer trails and animal tracks in the snow.

Ski down the slopes
The land of 10,000 lakes boasts an abundance of downhill ski areas, from Duluth to Mankato, Bemidji to Rochester. Get the low down on Minnesota ski destinations from Explore Minnesota.

Ski the trails
Minnesota’s cross-country skiing trails offer more miles of skiing than a trek from St. Paul to Los Angeles. It all adds up to an unbeatable variety of cross country skiing experiences. Whether you’re a pro or just getting started, Minnesota has a breathtakingly beautiful trail with you in mind.

Explore Minnesota sledding hills
With fresh snow on the ground, now is the time to enjoy the fun of sledding at one of Minnesota’s ski areas that offer snow tubing.

In case you haven't discovered it yet, Minnesota State Parks can be pretty enticing in the winter. They show off the special beauty of the season: glistening snow shrouding pine and hardwood trees, frozen water falls, gurgling streams, deer trails and animal tracks in the snow.

The land of 10,000 lakes boasts an abundance of downhill ski areas, from Duluth to Mankato, Bemidji to Rochester. Get the low down on Minnesota ski destinations from Explore Minnesota.

Minnesota's cross-country skiing trails offer more miles of skiing than a trek from St. Paul to Los Angeles. It all adds up to an unbeatable variety of cross country skiing experiences. Whether you’re a pro or just getting started, Minnesota has a breathtakingly beautiful trail with you in mind.

Voyageurs National Park cloaked in its winter array is a beautiful, dramatic landscape of glistening snow, frozen lakes, and frost-glazed pines. There are few places to experience a winter vista largely free of roads and buildings, and it's worth a trip to Voyageurs, along Minnesota's northern border, to enjoy this captivating, snow-draped panorama. It's also a great place to play in the snow.

Eager to climb back on your sled and cruise over a fresh blanket of gleaming snow? The cruising opportunities in Minnesota are just about limitless, and tempt snowmobilers to wander further from home to go exploring.

Good news for Twins infielder Luke Hughes. An MRI on his sprained right shoulder shows no structural damage. Hughes is hoping a good spring will land him a full time job in the big leagues.

The latest trend in coffee is on the opposite end of the spectrum from the grab-and-go cup of joe. The Line takes a look at the new breed of coffeeshops and roasters serving customers who are looking for top quality, careful craftsmanship and sustainable ingredients.

Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan says there are plenty of tall tales in Florida and Arizona every February and March, starting with, "If we can stay healthy...."

Drew Butera might not be the greatest hitter in the world, but the Star Tribune reports the Twins might need him as a backup catcher if Ryan Doumit opens the season as the designated hitter.

It’s the Wolves and the Jazz tonight at Target Center as both teams are trying to get back to the .500 mark before the All-Star break. Minnesota is coming off a tough OT loss at Denver, while the Spurs have lost nine of 12.

Police called in the Bloomington bomb squad after employees of a real estate company entered the property and found the weapon. The police chief tells the Republican Eagle no laws were broken and no charges will be filed.

The fire also destroyed horse saddles, a manure spreader and other tools and equipment. The cause is unknown.

Start changing your mindset and simplify your thinking so that you’re more present. Multi-tasking is a sure fire way to do many things “ok” and, if you’re lucky, you may also do one or two of those things well. Do you really want to leave the fate of your resolution or 90-day goal to happenstance?

Shakopee Mayor Plows Past Twitter Flap: MyFoxTWINCITIES.com

February 8 marks the 125th anniversary of the notorious Dawes Act. This is part one of a three-part series on this devastating bit of legislation. The Dawes Act was one of the most effective implementations of the colonial and imperialist strategy against Indigenous Peoples of divide-and-conquer — a strategy that combines political, military and economic tactics to gain power over another power by breaking it up into individual units that are powerless to resist domination.

Police say gas drive-offs are the most common kind of theft in the city. Now with prices going higher and higher, the city has become the first in Minnesota to require that all customers pay before they pump.

The connecting flight was canceled and the crew pulled off the commuter jet after a nurse practitioner reported that the flight attendant appeared to be drunk, the Grand Forks Herald reports. The crew member's blood alcohol level was over twice the legal limit to drive, according to a breathalyzer test, and a sweep of the plane turned up three empty sampler-sized vodka bottles.

Most smoking was already banned in Roseville, but the ordinance was designed to prevent Hookah bars.

Turkey bowling, golf on frozen lakes, polar plunges through a hole in the ice into the frigid waters, racing beds and bar stools downhill. Silly sports take their place alongside traditional winter fun, like sleigh rides, dogsled races and chili feeds.