Britton Youngstrom News Today

The Ice Palace needs cold temperatures to keep their constructions cold – some warmth isn't a bad thing, though it's all about reacting, Youngstrom says.

The handcrafted ice sculptures and fire shows in Delano drew several thousand attendees last season, but this year was almost in peril due to well above-average temperatures at the start of winter.

The handcrafted ice sculptures and fire shows in Delano drew several thousand attendees last season, but this year was almost in peril due to well above-average temperatures at the start of winter.

Minnesota's unusually warm temperatures have forced a lot of winter event cancellations and postponements and the second annual Ice Palace Minnesota is among those on hold for cold weather.