The windswept prairie near Noyes, Minnesota, may seem a strange place to cross the U.S.-Canada border. But wintertime has advantages for those seeking to enter the country.
The frigid terrain of northwestern Minnesota can be unforgiving to even the most well-prepared residents. It proved deadly for a family of four Indian nationals, including a baby, who froze to death last week while trying to enter the United States.
It might seem a strange location for an unguided hike of miles in the wintry darkness. But wintertime is prime time on the northern border, when frozen rivers and lakes become highways that offer multiple routes into the country.
