How to Survive a Minnesota Winter

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Reporter: Hello, and welcome to the news, bringing you the most accurate and updated information. Today we’ll be featuring a special on Minnesota winters and how to survive even the harshest of conditions.  We’ll be on location with some Minnesota folks in the north woods talking about how they prepare for this season.

Local: improv about Minnesota - trees, wilderness, nature, Spam

(go to "On Location" - reporter with mic, talking about winter prep)

Reporter: When October hits in Minnesota, the locals begin to prepare for whats going to be what may be considered the worst of the worst when it comes to winter. As far as Minnesotan’s are concerned, it’s just another day in the north land.

The leaves begin to change with extraordinary color, and the air becomes crisp and brisk. It’s that time of year again, when the scarves, mittens, boots, and thick socks come out.

Reporter: To many outsiders, Minnesota's winters appear to be cold and inhospitable. Even among Minnesotans, a common expression is that there are only two seasons, Winter and Road Construction.

Minnesota winters can be bad, but with the right attitude, supplies, and adopting a measure of the Scandinavian hardiness, the winter can be tolerable and fun. Winters are long and cold, snowy and icy, with blizzards and biting winds. There are also beautiful days, crisp and clear, with a bright blue sky and a shining sun. These are the days when it is a joy to wrap up in warm clothes, get outside, and play in the snow. To us Minnesotans, we know that Mother nature can change every 5 minutes.

But how does one go about dressing for the winter wonderland of Minnesota? Let’s take a look...

(Go to actor, who will be putting on many, many, many layers of clothes.)




(Go to interview)

Reporter: So what kind of attractions are in Minnesota?

Actor:IMPROV

Reporter: So what kind of advice would you give to someone that wants to travel to Minnesota?

Actor: IMPROV

Reporter: Well thanks for doing the interview today.

Actor: IMPROV

Reporter: Well there ya have it.

(Back to Studio)

Reporter: Thank you Clark.

Minnesota winters can be harsh, but with the right preparations, anyone can survive it. Starting those preparations in the fall will help you out during those dead of the winter nights with 40 below windchill. To Minnesotans, these six months of the year is normal, but for those of you who don’t know how to survive a Minnesota winter, hopefully you have learned some of the insight to accomplish this bone-chilling adventure. Thanks for joining us tonight on the  News. Join us again tomorrow night for the most up to date and accurate stories.

Goodnight. And go eat some hot dish.




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