Minnesota State Patrol: 261 crashes after Saturday snowfall

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Minnesota State Patrol: 261 crashes after Saturday snowfall

The Minnesota State Patrol reported that from 5 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Sunday, there were 261 crashes statewide.

Drivers across much of Minnesota are encountering slippery road conditions after snow arrived Saturday night.

The Minnesota State Patrol reported that from 5 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Sunday, there were 261 crashes statewide. There were also 115 spin-outs and four jackknifed semis. Of the crashes, 26 involved non-life threatening injuries.

Hopkins Police also shared a photo of a limo that spun out overnight on the highway.

Hopkins Police shared a photo of a limo that spun out overnight. (Hopkins Police)

Meanwhile, a Wind Advisory will be in effect for much of the state from Sunday night into Monday evening.

Snow Totals:

Mentor: 8"

Crookston: 7"

Brainerd: 7"

Phillips, WI: 7"

St. Cloud: 3.7"

Buffalo: 2.3"

Shakopee: 1.5

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