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Warner told Storyful her dad's grandchildren voted to name the slope in his honor, calling it \"Papa Bear Plunge.\"

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Nicole Warner via Storyful
PHOTO: A grandfather in Minnesota spent hours building a 200-foot-long sledding course for his grandchildren.
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\"They have spent hours sledding already, and plan to use it for the rest of the winter,\" Warner said. \"Their reactions have been priceless, smiles from ear to ear.\"

Minnesota is one of several states across the country that has experienced heavy snow and blizzard conditions over the past several weeks.

Editor's note: This was originally published on Dec. 28, 2022.

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