What are the snow monoliths that have recently appeared in Owatonna s Central Park? Could they have placed here by a remote, frozen civilization? Before you dismiss that, HAL, Baby Yoda emerged from a similar monolith a few years ago in downtown Owatonna (see below).
Actually, the Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Snow Sculpture Exhibition as part of the Winter Weekend Out January 30-31. Carving was due to begin over the weekend and you should stop by Central Park and see how they are progressing. Spectators are welcome, but don t touch the sculptures.
Everyone is invited to build a snowman on their own at home and submit photos to park and rec thru their Facebook page or by emailing parkrec@ci.owatonna.mn.us. The recent snowfall would have made for some great building material if the consistency of it was better.
What are the snow monoliths that have recently appeared in Owatonna s Central Park? Could they have placed here by a remote, frozen civilization? Before you dismiss that, HAL, Baby Yoda emerged from a similar monolith a few years ago in downtown Owatonna (see below).
Actually, the Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Snow Sculpture Exhibition as part of the Winter Weekend Out January 30-31. Carving was due to begin over the weekend and you should stop by Central Park and see how they are progressing. Spectators are welcome, but don t touch the sculptures.
Everyone is invited to build a snowman on their own at home and submit photos to park and rec thru their Facebook page or by emailing parkrec@ci.owatonna.mn.us. The recent snowfall would have made for some great building material if the consistency of it was better.
Do This for Free This Weekend
Free is good. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announces their annual Take-a-Kid-Ice-Fishing Weekend will take place Saturday, January 16 through Monday, January 18. In a news release, the DNR says, During the weekend, Minnesota residents age 16 or older can fish or dark-house spear without a an angling or spearing license if they take a child younger than 16 fishing or spearing.
Volunteer mentor program coordinator for the DNR Benji Kohn says, Ice fishing is lots of fun and is another way to enjoy the outdoors. If you re looking to start ice fishing, check out our helpful information online.
Owatonna Ice Rinks Open Friday
Owatonna Ice Rinks Open FridayFinally. Some good news. The ice skating rinks at Morehouse Park in Owatonna open for the season Friday, January 1. For everyone who got skates under the tree, here s your chance to put them to use without having to build a rink in your own backyard, which many people actually do every year anyway.
Hours are 11 am to 9:30 pm holidays and Saturdays, 12 pm to 9:30 pm Sundays, and 3 pm to 9:30 pm school days. Extra benches are set outside the chalet to use for changing into skates. The chalet is not available for use, but it appears the bathrooms are open, based on a note on the door.