MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Lake Harriet’s Art Shanty Projects opened late on Sunday. Organizers kept visitors away because of extremely cold weather in the morning.

Art Shanty Projects delay

What we know:

“We knew people would still come out in subzero temperatures,” Lavelle  told FOX 9. “We love the subzero days because the ice keeps building and real winter adventurers come out.”

Visitors throughout the day stayed warm by dancing and sitting near fires.

“Oh, it’s pretty mild. It’s like Alaska spring weather,” visitor Jennifer Nelson said.

Winter clothing giveaway

What they’re saying:

There was also a shanty with free clothes available to anyone who came underdressed.

“I’m not cold at all. I’m sweating and my extremities are just fine,” volunteer Alo Osberg said.

The Art Shanty Projects will be open on Saturdays and Sundays through February 9th.

The Minneapolis Boat Show returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center from Jan. 23-26.

The event is the largest boat show in the Upper Midwest and will feature over 6000 new boats for sale from top brands in the industry.

Tickets are $13 online and $15 on-site.

More information can be found here.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reporter and anchor Brett Hoffland sat down with Darren Envall of Minneapolis Boat Show to learn more about the event.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KTTC) – The Minneapolis VA will recognize and honor hospitalized Veterans as part of National Salute to Veteran Patients week, the week of Valentine’s Day, from Feb. 9-15.

National Salute to Veteran Patients gives people the chance to thank veterans by sending them Valentine’s Day cards.

In fiscal year 2024, schools, community groups, and youth organizations nationwide sent more than 100 Valentine’s Day cards to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Additionally, more than 2,600 volunteers and community organizations contributed to events and activities recognizing hospitalized Veterans.

The Minneapolis VA is now accepting Valentine’s Day cards for Veterans. The cards will be distributed to inpatient Veterans during the week. Guidelines for cards can be found online.

Cards can be mailed to:

Minneapolis VA Health Care System Voluntary/Community Resource Service (135) One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417

People can also schedule a time to drop off a donation or volunteer. They can contact the Center for Development and Civic Engagement at email vhaminvol@va.gov.

Learn more about volunteer opportunities online.

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