Temps have been up and down throughout the first half of winter, just like the National Weather Service predicted back in October. When they issued their winter outlook back in the fall, they also warned that the coldest air of the season would come in January and February.

As Minnesota’s bitter temperatures set in, it's important to think about the items you have in your car. We’ve all known someone who accidentally left a can of soda in their car and learned the hard way what happens when it freezes, but it's not just liquids that can cause problems.

There are a number of items that can either get damaged or cause damage if left in your vehicle. Below is a list of 9 other things you should avoid leaving in your car when the cold weather hits Minnesota.

9 Things Minnesotans Should Never Leave in Their Car During Winter

There are several items that can be damaged or cause damage if left in your car during the cold weather. Here’s a list of 10 things you should make sure to remove from your vehicle when temperatures drop.

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RELATED: The 25 Coldest Cities in the US

Niche is a data website that just compiled a list of the coldest cities in the contiguous United States. They based their results on each city's coldest average low temperatures during winter.

BRRRR: The 15 Coldest Cities in America

The list below is from Niche. They put together their list of the coldest cities in the county by looking at which ones had "the coldest average low temperatures during the winter months." Keep scrolling to see the 15 coldest cities in the United States.

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