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By Mike Terrell on January 9, 2007
The St. Paul Winter Carnival, the oldest winter carnival in the nation, celebrates 120 years of existence this winter. The dates are January 26 – February 4 and it's a wintry blast.
By Mike Terrell on December 26, 2006
Unfortunately, as the National Weather Service predicted in early October, an El Nino underway in the Pacific Ocean, has contributed to a mild start to winter across much of the nation and the Heartland in particular.
By Mike Terrell on October 31, 2006
Earlier this season I reported on Michigan's Crystal Mountain and their commitment to using wind power, and now Buck Hill, located near the Twin Cities, was a recipient of the National Ski Area Association's prestigious Silver Eagle award for energy conservation.
By Mike Terrell on September 28, 2006
By Mike Terrell The Buck Hill Ski Racing Team is conducting its 29th annual Ski and Snowboard Swap this weekend, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1. Billed as the biggest such event in the Twin Cities the hours are from 2-10 p.m.
By Mike Terrell on September 21, 2006
By Mike TerrellBuck Hill and Pierce Skate & Ski are hosting a “Ski Soiree” this Friday night in Bloomington, Minn., with a social hour beginning at 6 p.m. Heartland legend Jeannie Thoren will be on hand, and she will also be at the ski shop on Saturday from 10:30 a.m.
By Mike Terrell on September 14, 2006
By Mike TerrellThe Twin Cities' Buck Hill has been busy this summer adding and improving terrain as well as adding more snowmaking capacity. They’ve replaced the Miner double chair that serviced the south end of the ski area with a new quad chair and raised the top elevation of the chairlift allowing it to service some of the north trails like Teacher’s Pet, Sleepy Hollow, Ballroom and the Terrain Park.
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By Mike Terrell on September 30, 2007
Attend the Minneapolis Ski and Snowboard Fest and receive a lift ticket.