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Family spotlight: Winter History Fest

By Melissa Walker

January 21, 2012 at 8:41PM

Chris Swarbrick, Hudson, used flames from a blow torch to smooth ice globes that will be used as part of his team’s sculpture entitled “Guardians of Enchantment.” (Dml - Dml - Star Tribune Star T/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Winter History Fest

Experience winter on the Minnesota frontier via dogsled. Warm your bones inside the Gideon Pond House with a cup of cocoa. Hear stories of early settlers and play pioneer games.

Noon-4 p.m. Sun. 1/29
$3
Historic Gideon Pond House, Pond-Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington
952-563-8895
www.ci.bloomington.mn.us

Ice Carving Competition

Although there is little snow, Winter Carnival will soldier on as usual. Events begin this Thursday with a children's art show, ice palace display and live music in Rice Park.