Ice Sculptures

Frostival ice sculptors compete for people’s choice

"The theme for the frostival this year which was the 'snow must go on', we went for that, we like to tie in some local favorites you can't go wrong with a bison."

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Another frostival event is getting people out of isolation and heading outdoors for more winter time fun. The “Snow Must Go On” snow sculpture competition took place at the Viking Ship park and had five master sculptures competing for a people’s choice award. The sculptures took over a week to complete and varied in shape, sizes and…

Chiseling a New Tradition: Ice Sculptors Compete in Detroit Lakes

The MN S'Nice Competition has been part of Polar Fest for two years

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — As snow swirled through the air in Detroit Lakes, some artists kept warm by lighting a torch, slicing through fresh ice, and crafting together a frozen treasure. “It is so much fun just to sit here and watch them do their work,” said Scott Walz, the organizer of the MN Sn’Ice ice sculpting competition held in Detroit…