Jumping from 16 competitors to 32 this tie around, there are lots of new faces that are hungry for the win and ready to take down anyone who stands in their way.
A Youtube channel dedicated to showcasing mini golf courses around the country just featured a Minnesota mini golf course so wonderfully fantastic they named it the "craziest" mini golf course in the world.
Even diehard Minnesota soccer fans were shocked when Minnesota United Football Club announced in late November that Allianz Field would play host to an outdoor World Cup Qualifier match in February.
Starting the year with a fresh shave might not be the move if you're hoping to participate in the Beard Growing Competition at this year's Winter Carnival.