Papa Bear Plunge: Grandpa builds backyard luge for grandkids in Minnesota

SCANDIA, Minn. — Minnesota winters aren’t for the faint of heart, and that’s absolutely no problem for Steve Blees.

For the second time in four years, Blees has built a backyard winter wonderland for his grandkids, centered around a homemade luge that runs nearly 300 feet.

“It’s just pure ice and it’s fast as hell,” Blees said. “I think I probably have over 100 hours in it this year.”…

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