Minnesota

LAKE MINNETONKA AREA The big lakes are skimming with ice, but the wind continues to blow them open. About three-quarters of Lake Minnetonka was ice-covered as of Tuesday morning with the area’s small lakes and

FAIRMONT AREA There’s still sections of open water on most large lakes, but the majority of the area is covered with ice. Up to 4 inches is being reported on the small, shallow lakes with

FARIBAULT AREA Most lakes are covered with ice, but not enough to walk on and there is some snow on top of it. If the cold weather continues the ice fishing season could start within

ALEXANDRIA AREA The wind has prevented most of the big, deep lakes from completely capping with ice. The small lakes do have 2 to 4 inches of ice but it varies in depth so walking

DULUTH AREA Some people starting walking on the small lakes with 3 to 4 inches of ice reported. The big lakes still had some open water early this week, but the forecast looks favorable for

LAKE MILLE LACS Anglers were walking out with portable shelters in Wahkon Bay last weekend and most bays should be favorable for foot, or possibly ATV travel by this weekend. The main lake remained open