Though temps say otherwise, Minnesotans welcome start of spring

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — The snow will not even be near melted, however one celebration returned Monday to assist make the primary day of spring a little bit sweeter.

Dairy Queen places throughout the nation together with Minnesota marked the primary day of the season by making a gift of free small vanilla cones as a part of its annual “free cone day” celebration. 

Mindy Johnson and her 4 daughters, Vivienne, Lucielle, Edith and Dorthie had been among the many first to reach on the Roseville location earlier than the doorways opened. They stated they’ve made this a practice for the final decade. 

“It humorous as a result of yearly is totally different,” Mindy stated. “Some years there is no snow and it is a little bit bit heat and you are feeling like spring is coming, and different years it is like this the place we’re nonetheless in the midst of winter.”

The temperature was barely above freezing when the Johnsons arrived, however to date within the month of March, the Twin Cities has not hit 50 levels but. If it does not occur by the top of subsequent week, will probably be the primary time that is occurred in about in 20 years.

Vivienne, Lucielle, Edith and Dorthie stated it is by no means too chilly for a smooth serve cone.

“I am so excited,” stated the ladies. “We’re so excited for spring that we that we simply need it now!”

Inside the first quarter-hour, a few dozen folks cease by for a cone on the Roseville location of Lexington Ave. North. 

Mallory Koehnen of Oakdale was additionally among the many first and stated whereas it could not really feel like spring on the primary day of spring, this candy custom nonetheless will get her excited for what’s to come back. 

“Having that anticipation of the warmness coming it is actually thrilling,” she stated.

Rita’s Italian Ice can be making a gift of treats Monday and releasing a brand new taste. Ben and Jerry’s free cone day is April 3.