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MN snowy road conditions update [3:15 a.m.]
The falling snow and gusty winds, which are causing blowing snow, has made travel conditions tough across much of the state early Wednesday. Twin Cities roadways have some snow on them, while northern Minnesota roadways are covered in snow, according to MnDOT's website. Meanwhile, in western Minnesota, roadways are listed as completely covered with ice, and motorists should expect blowing snow and reduced visibility.
The falling snow and gusty winds, which are causing blowing snow, has made travel conditions tough across much of the state early Wednesday. Twin Cities roadways have some snow on them, while northern Minnesota roadways are covered in snow, according to MnDOT's website. Meanwhile, in western Minnesota, roadways are listed as completely covered with ice, and motorists should expect blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Washington County Name a Snowplow contest now open for submissions
County staff will review submissions, with top ideas heading to a round of public voting in January 2026, when two winners will be selected.
County staff will review submissions, with top ideas heading to a round of public voting in January 2026, when two winners will be selected.
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Authorities push for sober driving this holiday season [RAW]
Ahead of the holiday travel season, crash survivors Allan and Jacob Olson join state and local law enforcement to share their story and urge Minnesotans to plan a sober ride. Officials are also launching extra impaired-driving enforcement every weekend from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve.
Ahead of the holiday travel season, crash survivors Allan and Jacob Olson join state and local law enforcement to share their story and urge Minnesotans to plan a sober ride. Officials are also launching extra impaired-driving enforcement every weekend from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve.
MN snowstorm: State Patrol urges drivers to plan ahead
Snowfall and gusty winds are expected across the metro area and Minnesota, potentially affecting visibility. With increased holiday travel, the Minnesota State Patrol said it's crucial to plan ahead and check 511mn.org for road updates.
Snowfall and gusty winds are expected across the metro area and Minnesota, potentially affecting visibility. With increased holiday travel, the Minnesota State Patrol said it's crucial to plan ahead and check 511mn.org for road updates.
Rochester woman dies in Dodge County head-on crash, child among 3 others hurt
A Rochester woman was killed and three others were hurt after a head-on crash near Dodge Center on Monday afternoon, authorities say.
A Rochester woman was killed and three others were hurt after a head-on crash near Dodge Center on Monday afternoon, authorities say.
Wright County crash leaves 2 people dead, 1 woman with life-threatening injuries
A head-on crash in Rockford Township, Wright County, left two people dead and two others injured.
A head-on crash in Rockford Township, Wright County, left two people dead and two others injured.
Fatal crash near Eyota briefly closes I-90 overpass on Friday
A fatal crash in Olmsted County outside Eyota closed Interstate 90 for a period of time on Friday.
A fatal crash in Olmsted County outside Eyota closed Interstate 90 for a period of time on Friday.
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: NTSB to vote on probable cause, safety recommendations
The findings of a federal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will be revealed on Tuesday.
The findings of a federal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will be revealed on Tuesday.
Police chase through St. Cloud State campus leads to fatal crash
A 41-year-old man is dead after a police chase through the campus of St. Cloud State University led to a fatal crash on Tuesday.
A 41-year-old man is dead after a police chase through the campus of St. Cloud State University led to a fatal crash on Tuesday.
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MN road conditions update: Rainy mix for commute [5:30 a.m.]
A rainy mix could create some slick spots on roads in south central Minnesota on Tuesday morning.
A rainy mix could create some slick spots on roads in south central Minnesota on Tuesday morning.
Road conditions: Rainy mix could create some slick spots in southern MN
A rainy mix could create some slick spots on roads in south central Minnesota on Tuesday morning.
A rainy mix could create some slick spots on roads in south central Minnesota on Tuesday morning.
Vigil held for St. Paul hit-and-run victim remembered by neighbors, friends
Neighbors near St Paul's Midway neighborhood held a candlelight vigil on Monday for a 30-year-old who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.
Neighbors near St Paul's Midway neighborhood held a candlelight vigil on Monday for a 30-year-old who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.
Minnesota weather: Winter weather advisory, slushy start Tuesday morning
The first accumulating snowflakes of the season are expected to move across southern Minnesota and some of the Twin Cities Tuesday morning.
The first accumulating snowflakes of the season are expected to move across southern Minnesota and some of the Twin Cities Tuesday morning.
Alleged St. Paul hit-and-run driver charged with vehicular homicide
A St. Paul man has been charged with vehicular homicide after a hit-and-run that left a woman dead last week.
A St. Paul man has been charged with vehicular homicide after a hit-and-run that left a woman dead last week.
Stillwater man critically injured in Alabama, airlifted after being hit by truck
Authorities say a man from Stillwater was hit by a pickup truck when he tried to walk across a highway in Guntersville, Alabama.
Authorities say a man from Stillwater was hit by a pickup truck when he tried to walk across a highway in Guntersville, Alabama.
Wrong-way, 3-vehicle crash in Bloomington leaves woman dead
Authorities are investigating a wrong-way crash on Highway 169 in Bloomington that left a woman dead.
Authorities are investigating a wrong-way crash on Highway 169 in Bloomington that left a woman dead.
St. Paul crash leaves man dead, Tesla driver charged with vehicular homicide
A man is facing criminal vehicular homicide charges after authorities say he crashed a Tesla into a victim's Toyota RAV4 at 100 mph.
A man is facing criminal vehicular homicide charges after authorities say he crashed a Tesla into a victim's Toyota RAV4 at 100 mph.
Boy, 15, dies 9 days after St. Cloud crash
A 15-year-old boy has died from injuries nine days after a two-vehicle crash in St. Cloud, according to police.
A 15-year-old boy has died from injuries nine days after a two-vehicle crash in St. Cloud, according to police.
Brainerd man killed after striking tree in Crow Wing County
A Brainerd man was killed after striking a tree with his vehicle Friday evening in Crow Wing County.
A Brainerd man was killed after striking a tree with his vehicle Friday evening in Crow Wing County.
Chisago City tragedy: teen crash leaves community reeling
A community is mourning after a tragic crash in Chisago City took the lives of two teenagers.
A community is mourning after a tragic crash in Chisago City took the lives of two teenagers.