ASHLAND, Wis.- City leaders announced that they will be opening the East End Skating Rink this week. The city will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening this Friday, Jan. 16. Starting at 4p.m., residents can visit the newly constructed warming house. Guests will also get the chance to skate on the rink, enjoy hot cocoa and make s’mores around the campfires. The grand opening of the rink will wrap up at 6p.m. that day.
FINLAND, Minn.- The monthly Winter Market is returning. That will be on Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Finland Community Center. The market will host vendors from around the north shore area. Guests can shop from locally sourced canned and baked good, homemade crafts, artwork and more. This month’s winter market will run from 12:30p.m. to 2p.m. on Sunday.
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