In 1875, Minnesota Plunged Into An Arctic Freeze That Makes This Year's Winter Look Downright Mild
By Betsy Rathburn|Published December 30, 2018
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
With December 21 come and gone – and even a big winter storm under our belts – winter has officially arrived in Minnesota. For many, it’s time to break out the snow boots and parkas, crank up the heat, and ready ourselves for a few months of freezing temperatures. Though the temperatures have certainly dropped, this year’s winter doesn’t quite compare to the Arctic freeze that swept Minnesota way back in the late 1800s. Read on to learn all about that frigid winter.
Minnesotans are no stranger to life when the temperature dips below freezing. But it becomes even more difficult when the mercury drops and stays there for weeks at at time.
That winter, the temperature stayed below 31 degrees Fahrenheit for a record 80 days in a row. For nearly three full months, Minnesotans got no reprieve from the winter cold.
Did you know about Minnesota’s record-setting winter over 100 years ago? What winter freezes do you most remember in Minnesota? Share your memories in the comments below!
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