LAKE HARRIET, Minn. — A Minneapolis wintertime staple is back once more – this time, with renewed hope. As the Ice Shanty Art Project enters its 21st year, it's coming off arguably it's toughest year ...

A polar vortex sun and below-zero wind chills marked the opening day for the Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet. “Oh, I think it’s amazing,” says Jenn Olin-Hitt, visiting from Akron ...

And then they've been off on their own, working together,” Lavelle said. The Art Shanty Projects can be seen on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis from Jan. 18 through Feb. 9.