GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — The Great Northern presented by Target is an annual 10-day winter celebration in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
It brings together longstanding festivals like the City of Lakes Loppet Ski Festival, the St. Paul Winter Carnival, and the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships along with original programming, all highlighting Minnesota at its wintry best. The events promote a positive winter mindset and a healthy, active, outdoor lifestyle.
The Great Northern runs from Jan. 24 through Feb. 3. For more information about The Great Northern’s schedule of events and its partnering organizations and to sign up for updates, visit TheGreatNorthernFestival.com. Connect with The Great Northern on Facebook and Instagram @TheGreatNorthernFestival, and on Twitter @GreatNorthern.