Organized hockey on Lake Nokomis has become a January tradition. There’s no blue or red lines or any face-off circles. The boards are knee-high, and the ice is not as smooth as an indoor rink.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - About a block from Lake Nokomis, there's a coffee shop where ... from the outdoor signs and patio to the signature bar that goes all the way up to the ceiling, Esler's ...