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Braving the frigid temperatures this weekend? Here's some chilly things to do around the Twin Cities.
🔥 Head to Edina's 50th & France on Friday for Fire + Ice, a festival with fire dancers, free ice cream, and the grand reveal of the "Wondrous Whirling Orb" interactive sculpture. Free.
🐶 Cheer on sled dogs at Saturday's Klondike Dog Derby in Excelsior, a 40-mile race around Lake Minnetonka. Yes, you can pet some of the pups. Free.
🎆 Watch the dramatic battle between Vulcanus Rex and King Boreas at the St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade on Saturday. Fireworks to follow. Free.
🎈 Take a short drive over the border to Wisconsin's Hudson Hot Air Affair this weekend, featuring a hot air balloon festival, s'more recipe contest, "smooshboard" competition and more. Free.
🎿 The City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival this weekend hosts a variety of winter competitions, like cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking and Kubb, a Swedish lawn game. Registration required, prices vary.
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