As Minnesota’s cold winter temperatures set in, it's important to think about the items you leave in your car. We’ve all known someone who accidentally left a can of soda in their car during the winter and learned the hard way what happens when the cold freezes it. It’s a classic mistake that teaches a valuable lesson: never leave liquids in your car when temperatures drop—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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Also Read: Farmer's Almanac Updates Winter Forecast for Minnesota

We're in the middle of a cold snap, just like the Farmer's Almanac predicted. While it feels pretty brutal right now, the Almanac says the rest of winter should actually be warmer than usual, with only a couple more cold spells expected—one at the end of January and another from late February into early March.

Even though temperatures may be a bit warmer, it’s still below freezing in Minnesota. That’s why it’s important to remove the items listed above from your car to prevent any damage.

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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