Four Seasons
With four full seasons, Minneapolis Saint Paul offers something for everyone.
The National Weather Service describes our climate as “continental,” defined as “great seasonal variation in temperatures, four distinct seasons and a relatively small annual precipitation.” We call it “just about perfect.”
What it’s like here – for real
Minneapolis Saint Paul’s changing seasons make it extraordinary. Sure, we have winter. Yes, it can be cold. We love it. It’s what makes us unique. But we have 3 other seasons, too – a prismatic autumn, a slow summer and an exhilarating spring. That’s what makes us complete.
People don't hibernate come winter. We embrace it and celebrate it. We build ice castles and host the only U.S. pond hockey tournament. Our community was built to prosper November through March. Skyways were invented by us for us. 13 miles of climate-controlled bliss connect downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Proud, hearty and always on the go.
The land of four seasons has shaped an extremely busy and active population. Rollerblading the lakes in the summer or snow kiting on them in the winter.
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Taking a Plunge (Travis Proctor) - 01/27/2008
Who would ever think that a Human being would ever jump into open water on a frozen lake? Well it's a growing Tradition here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Every New Years Day Morning, Hundreds gather for this event and every year the numbers are growing more and more. The event takes place on Lake Minnetonka. The New Years tradition has been around since 1991 and I can honestly say I don't see it ending.
Associated Press,
December 2006
