When you live in a state that has an onslaught of regular below zero temperatures, it is important to bundle up and just deal with it. "Deal with it" seems to be a defeatist way to look at it. Many Minnesotan carry the mindset to "embrace it" instead. The positive outlook will provide a shield to cold temperatures and provide just as much warmth as a thick winter jacket (science has not proven this yet, but I imagine it will soon). "Embrace it" can be taken a little further to "celebrate it" and that is exactly what the Saint Paul Winter Carnival is here for. It was started as a way to show out of state folks from warmer climates, like balmy New York, that we are fit for human habitation. Since 1886, you can partake in endless winter activities like (or not really since winter does end and so does the Winter Carnival, and there is a finite list of events, but you could make up your own events so there might really be endless opportunities): Par...
An endless and hopeless attempt to bring together, in one place, all the people that matter.