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Slushy bike path next to road lined with bare trees on a gray foggy day

Parkway and Fog

Fog does many things. It shrouds, but also brings what is visible into quick focus. Photo: Roxanne Dunlop

Two german shepherd dogs, one near and one far, in snow with fog

No Tennis Today

The snowy court at Longfellow Park provides a confined space for dogs… Photo: Helen Miller

Clump of snow-capped dried brown stems in the snow

Minnesota Cotton Plants

Delicate puff balls of snow after the storm. Photo: Dave MacCallum

bare trees along icy water and snow

After the Snowfall

A morning hike down the Minnehaha Creek Trail where the creek meets the Mississippi River. Photo: Brian Donahue

old, blue industrial double-doors with icicles on snowy overhang

Icy Old Shop

Icy entrance to the old Nokomis Mill Shop. Photo: David Skarjune

curving wooden railings with snow-capped posts on a sunny day

Whitecaps

The wooden railings had snow-topped posts, like frozen whitecaps above a sea of snow. Photo: David Skarjune

snow-capped evergreens along side tan house with a snowy yard

Snow-capped Evergreens

Snow-capped evergreens looking very fluffy. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk

empty chair frames and table on patio covered with almost a foot of snow

Waiting for Spring

Two backyard chairs waiting for Spring. Photo: Julie Smith

front of bungalow house at night with bright porch lights with snow

Bungalow at Night

1920s double bungalow shines its foyer lights brightly. Photo: Helen Miller

Snowy path into a grove of bare trees on a gray day

Into the Woods

Path into Seven Oaks Oval after snow. Photo: Dave MacCallum

red-headed woodpecker atop a bare wooden pole

Drumming Away

This Pileated Woodpecker pecked away on utility poles along my walk. Photo: Brian Donahue

red signs in window, one a red heart, another reads Love Your Neighbor, with red branches in a snow mound in foreground

Hey Neighbor

Passed a Dozen Red Roses special sign on East Lake, later this on the Ave. Photo: David Skarjune

two motorcycles covered in show, one has american flag design on tank

Ready to Ride?

A couple motorcycles covered in snow is an attention getter! Photo: Carri Musil

long set of bleachers covered in show with a snow-covered field in foreground and bungalow houses and trees in background

Team Winter

Minnehaha Academy field bleachers remain untouched during rebuild… Photo: Liza Davitch and Marina Souladze

Tiled entryway floor with number 3004 in it, plus snow in the foreground

3004 Days of Winter

3004 Days … or so it seems. Photo: Helen Miller

Rears of three small sedans covered in snow in a snowy lot

Snowhere Bound

This backlot of used cars are hibernating blanketed in snow. Photo: David Skarjune

Smiling man with snowblower blowing snow over a fence

Kind Neighbor

A ‘kind neighbor’ does some cleanup work with his snowblower… Photo Credit: Brian Donahue

Fashion Queen

Fashions come and go and reflect the pulse of Lake Street.

Photo: David Skarjune

house with gingerbread look and ice cicles

Fairy Tale Ice Land

Something about the colors of this house, the icicles at what looked like measured intervals…quite beautiful… Photo: Carri Musil

table of various pastries with golden brown crusts and white icing on some

Pastry Goodness

In winter these pastries look all the more appealing. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk

Gray and white patterns in closeup of snow

Roof Patterns

Morning light accentuates the alternating bands of ice and snow. Photo: Jane Strauss

Green neon sign with engine-shaped smiley and words KEEP YOUR ENGINE HAPPY

A WARM Engine Is A HAPPY Engine

Starr Automotive adds a cheery grin on these cold and snowy winter days.

Photo: Helen Miller

Back of a person with hooded, long winter coat walking a dog on a snow path with bare trees on a gray day

On the Move

Folks and dogs gear up to keep moving in winter.

Photo: Dave MacCallum

Small crowd in dim lounge watching spotlighted three-piece band with big letters MPLS on wall of small stage

Free Music

The Shackletons kick off their Free Music Wednesdays at the Hook and Ladder Lounge. Photo: Brian Donahue

Tall mounds of snow with an inverted shop cart sticking out against a blue sky

Mount Cub

Little mountains of snow rise in back of the grocery parking lot. Photo: David Skarjune

Person walking in snow by sign for Cod Fish Dinner over sign for ST. PEDER'S EVANGELICAL, with bottom of sign covered by snow mound.

Breaking Bread on a Snowy Night

St. Peder’s traditional Danish cod fish/meatball dinner on the first Friday of March for 70 years. Photo: Carri Musil

shelves of tan and black leather hiking boots with window background

Winter Boots

Winter boots brightly lit by the storefront window. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk

A tree with orange leaves in a grove of bare trees in a winter landscape

Cold Sun

We can feel encouraged with the sun’s angle so strong. Photo: Roxanne Dunlop

Two dogs running forwards on snow

Snow Buddies

Sunny 10° feels warm enough for the dog park.

Field covered in show with sign for Dowling Community Garden with blue sky and clouds

Hibernating Garden

The Community Garden is blanketed with snow this winter. Photo: Dave MacCallum

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