International Falls, Minnesota may be known as “Icebox of the Nation” for its record-breaking cold temperatures, excellent fishing, and beautiful Voyageurs National Park, but when it comes to Icebox Days, which took place this year Jan. 13–16, a little fellowship and friendly competition warms up even the most frigid souls. Coordinated by the city, the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, and numerous sponsors and volunteers, 2022 marked the 40th anniversary of the “wacky and wonderful winter festival.” “There are so many activates for all ages,” explained the Chamber president Tricia Heibel. “It is a family-friendly event and even if you don’t want to compete, it is fun to cheer and support those who do.” Activities included frozen turkey bowling where spray paint is used to mark the lanes; locally invented “smoosh” races, where teams of four nail their shoes to a 2 x 4 and race for half a …