Minneapolis has outdoor ice rinks at 24 parks citywide, including at Lake of the Isles and Loring Park. Free loaner skates are available on a first come, first served basis
You also can skate in the middle of downtown St. Paul next to the Landmark Center (75 W. 5th St.), which offers rentals as well as free skating lessons at 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 27.