The Department of Natural Resources is encouraging Minnesota parents to talk ice safety with their kids over the holiday break.
D-N-R ice safety coordinator Nicole Biagi warns that falls through the ice or into open water this time of year can turn tragic quickly, and each year result in serious injuries or deaths.
She says children are curious and might not understand the risks if they venture out on the ice.
Biagi says not to let them on the ice without adult supervision.