Lord of the Rings Trilogy Returns to Minnesota Theaters

Each year, another beloved film franchise from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s hits a milestone birthday. Time keeps marching on, and now even movies from the dawn of the new millennium are celebrating their 25th anniversaries.

A Fellowship Turns 25 in Minnesota

The latest franchise to reach that landmark is The Lord of the Rings. The first film, The Fellowship of the Ring, officially turns 25 in 2026, and Marcus Theatres is marking the occasion with a special passport that lets fans experience all three films on the big screen once again.

One Passport To Rule Them All in Minnesota

Marcus is bringing back one of its popular movie passports, giving fans access to all three films for one low price while offering flexibility on showtimes. The Lord of the Rings Passport is on sale now and includes multiple Minnesota locations, including Duluth, Rochester, St. Cloud, and theaters throughout the Twin Cities. Even Frodo would approve of those travel options.

How The Minnesota Screenings Work

For $29, fans can watch all three films across three weeks in January. Each movie will be shown over three days, allowing passport holders to pick the dates and times that work best. No need to rush like the Black Riders are behind you.

If committing to the full trilogy feels like carrying the One Ring for too long, individual tickets are also available. You can still celebrate the anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring without pledging yourself to the entire quest.

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The 16 Least Snowy Winters On Record In Duluth History

Since the National Weather Service began keeping weather records in Duluth in the late 1800s, here are the 16 winters with the lowest snowfall totals on historical record.

It is worth noting that the official records from 1941-today have been recorded at the area now known as the Duluth International Airport (away from the lake, on top of the hill). Before then, various locations closer to Lake Superior had been used for official weather recording data. For anyone that knows anything about how Lake Superior and the hill play a role in temperature and snow, you can see how this makes older records inherently different.

While these records note the "least snowy winters", they actually include all seasonal snowfall from July 1 through June 30 of the following year.

Gallery Credit: Nick Cooper - TSM Duluth

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