How Cold Can It Get? Minnesota’s 1899 Temperature Record Still Sends Shivers

A Look Back at the Day Minnesota Nearly Hit -60°F

When Minnesotans brag about surviving brutal winters, they have real stories to tell – and none quite compare to the extraordinary cold snap of February 1899. Historical records reveal just how extreme that winter was, with temperatures plummeting to an unimaginable -59°F at Leech Lake.

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