America's Coldest Cities: 8 Places Where Winter Means Winter

May 3rd , 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

1: Fairbanks, Alaska

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2: International Falls, Minnesota

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3: Grand Forks, North Dakota

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4: Fargo, North Dakota

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5: Duluth, Minnesota

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6: Caribou, Maine

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7: Burlington, Vermont

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8: Williston, North Dakota

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