How Minnesotans are finding ways to socialize outdoors, even in winter Patio heaters, hot tubs, ice bars and more create winter outdoor gathering spots. February 12, 2021 1:29pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Heather Vick was one of them.
She lives in a sociable neighborhood in southwest Minneapolis, where neighbors had regularly been getting together outdoors. In fall, everybody was getting worried, she said. What s going to happen in winter?
Heather and her family provided the answer: Son Christopher Vick, with an assist from dad Tom Vick, built an ice bar in their front yard. We wanted something to get the neighbors together where they could be outside, be safe, Heather said. People are looking for anything to get together with folks.