MN weather: Snowy roads lead to 472 crashes, 596 vehicles off the road

The first snowstorm of the season has led to numerous crashes on roadways in the Twin Cities metro and across Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bentleyville USA closed in Duluth due to winter storm damage

Bentleyville, the popular holiday lights display in Duluth, is closed Wednesday due to damage from the winter storm overnight.

MN weather: Snow totals from Tuesday-Wednesday’s storm

The first snowstorm of the season has led to several inches of accumulation in parts of Minnesota. Here’s how much snow we got.

St. Paul family, activists respond to ICE raid
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St. Paul activists spoke on Wednesday, a day after action by ICE agents and other federal authorities in a neighborhood sparked a large protest.

Deputy shoots knife-wielding man in Wright County
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The Minnesota BCA is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Monticello, where a Wright County deputy shot and injured a man reportedly armed with a knife. Authorities said the man ignored commands to drop the weapon and advanced on deputies, who first deployed a Taser and then fired a gun after the man didn’t stop.

MN snowstorm: Road conditions expected to improve
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Now that the snow has tapered off in the Twin Cities metro, MnDOT crews will continue to clean up. MnDOT's Anne Meyer expects road conditions to improve Wednesday afternoon and evening. But be aware, there may still be slick spots on area roadways.

Slick roads for Wednesday morning commute [7 a.m. update]
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Traffic is increasing on Twin Cities area roadways Wednesday morning, as overnight snow and blustery conditions have created icy conditions on the roadways. Here's the latest as of 7 a.m.

Dozens of incidents reported on snowy MN roads [6:30 a.m. update]
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Speeds are reduced, with roads covered in snow and/or ice in the Twin Cities metro for the morning commute. More than a dozen incidents are ongoing on area roadways as of 6:30 a.m.

The most Minnesotan yule log
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Enjoy this Minnesota-themed yule log that's five hours long. Happy holidays from all of us at FOX 9.

Busy morning for plows clearing roads: What you need to know
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MnDOT's Anne Meyer joined FOX 9 to talk about how plow crews are keeping roads clear and safe for motorists during the first snowstorm of the season.

MN road conditions: Jackknifed semi-truck, slow going [5:30 a.m. update]
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It's still snowing in the Twin Cities, but it's expected to end over the next couple of hours. This will help road conditions improve throughout the day Wednesday. However, blustery conditions on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow for some. Roads are listed as partially covered in snow in the Twin Cities metro, while they're completely covered with snow in northern Minnesota. There have been some traffic incidents on area roadways, including a jackknifed semi-truck in Woodbury. A stalled vehicle was also reported on I-94 near 169.

Minnesota snowstorm: Snow ending Wednesday morning [5:30 a.m. update]
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It's still snowing in the Twin Cities, but it's expected to end over the next couple of hours. This will help road conditions improve throughout the day Wednesday. However, blustery conditions on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow for some. Roads are listed as partially covered in snow in the Twin Cities metro, while they're completely covered with snow in northern Minnesota. There have been some trafic incidents on area roadways, including a jackknifed semi-truck.

Minnesota road conditions [5 a.m. update]
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As the snow tapers off during the morning commute, road conditions are expected to be icy for much of the day. This comes on a busy travel day, as families head out of town for Thanksgiving on Thursday.

MN weather: Snow ends Wednesday morning; quiet and cold Thanksgiving

Snow will slowly taper off toward the end of the morning commute Wednesday, but it'll stay blustery for much of the day across Minnesota.

Minnesota winter storm: 4:30 a.m. update
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Take your time on the roads. After Tuesday's rain and then dropping temperatures, it's made roads icy for the Wednesday morning commute.

MN weather: Snow ends; quiet and cold Thanksgiving
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The snow will end Wednesday morning, but it'll remain blustery. Expect a quiet and cold Thanksgiving, before it turns even colder for the start of December.

Minnesota winter storm update [3:45 a.m.]
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Snow and blustery conditions have led to slippery conditions across area roadways. Roads in the Twin Cities are partially covered, while roads in western and northeastern Minnesota are completely covered in snow and/or ice. The snow is expected to wrap up between 7-9 a.m. on Wednesday, but tough travel conditions could persist. Highs will be in the 20s across much of the state.

Minnesota winter storm update: Blustery, tough travel [3:30 a.m.]
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Accumulating snow is starting to come to an end in the Twin Cities and elsewhere across Minnesota. Heavier snow persists around Lake Superior, especially in Wisconsin. The snowstorm is still impacting travel across much of the state, especially Wednesday morning. Residential and main roads may be slick, so use caution.