Ice-out ahead of schedule in Minnesota, but not a repeat of 2024

If you think declaration of “ice-out” for Minnesota lakes is precision science, you’d be incorrect. And again this year, as the phenomenon of ice melt advances south to north across Minnesota, determining what constitutes ice-out continues to be a mix of general guidelines and quirky traditions, depending on the lake that’s under review.
Take Lake Mille Lacs, for example.

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