'This is honestly the worst travel experience I've had in my life'
Hastings native Jennifer Flaherty is trying to get to India, but Sunday's blizzard is making life difficult as more than 600 flights out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport have been canceled.
Hastings native Jennifer Flaherty is trying to get to India, but Sunday's blizzard is making life difficult as more than 600 flights out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport have been canceled.
Minnesota school closings: Late starts, closures for Monday, March 16, 2026
Several school districts in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin have announced closures for Monday due to the snowstorm.
Several school districts in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin have announced closures for Monday due to the snowstorm.
Wisconsin snowstorm: No travel advised across much of state
Travel is not advised across 49 northern Wisconsin counties as a snowstorm slams the state.
Travel is not advised across 49 northern Wisconsin counties as a snowstorm slams the state.
MN winter storm: Minnesota traveler stuck in San Antonio, Texas
Minnesota native Eric Froistad and his family were supposed to fly home from San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, but it got canceled due to our winter storm. He says it's in the low 90s, and they'll use the extra day to visit The Alamo.
Minnesota native Eric Froistad and his family were supposed to fly home from San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, but it got canceled due to our winter storm. He says it's in the low 90s, and they'll use the extra day to visit The Alamo.
MN winter storm: FOX 9 photojournalist 'stranded' in Costa Rica
A major winter storm hit the Twin Cities overnight, causing hundreds of flight cancellations. FOX 9 Chief Photographer John Cottew and his family were supposed to fly home from Costa Rica, but our blizzard has extended his vacation.
A major winter storm hit the Twin Cities overnight, causing hundreds of flight cancellations. FOX 9 Chief Photographer John Cottew and his family were supposed to fly home from Costa Rica, but our blizzard has extended his vacation.
Rochester, Minn. blanketed with foot of snow
Rochester, Minn. is dealing with over a foot of snow after a major winter storm hit the region. Emergency Management Director Brett Knapp states that the snow fell fast, causing significant difficulties for emergency vehicles trying to reach medical calls.
Rochester, Minn. is dealing with over a foot of snow after a major winter storm hit the region. Emergency Management Director Brett Knapp states that the snow fell fast, causing significant difficulties for emergency vehicles trying to reach medical calls.
MN weather: More snow and strong winds on the way
More snow is expected to be blown across the state on Sunday afternoon as crews continue to work on clearing roads and highways.
More snow is expected to be blown across the state on Sunday afternoon as crews continue to work on clearing roads and highways.
TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
MN winter storm: Timelapse video shows snow accumulation
Watch this timelapse video of heavy snowfall during a winter storm in Minnesota.
Watch this timelapse video of heavy snowfall during a winter storm in Minnesota.
I-35 closes in southern MN, Iowa due to snowstorm
Interstate 35 is closed in southern Minnesota stretching into central Iowa due to the winter storm.
Interstate 35 is closed in southern Minnesota stretching into central Iowa due to the winter storm.
Minnesota snowstorm: Deputy warns of road conditions
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Tyson Donnelly urges residents to stay off the roads due to challenging road conditions.
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Tyson Donnelly urges residents to stay off the roads due to challenging road conditions.
11-year-old accused of premeditated murder in brother’s death can’t be tried as adult, former DA says
An 11-year-old Colorado boy is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of his 5-year-old brother — a stunning and highly unusual case that legal experts say is almost unheard of under state law.
An 11-year-old Colorado boy is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of his 5-year-old brother — a stunning and highly unusual case that legal experts say is almost unheard of under state law.
MN weather: Heavy snow piles up across the state
Snow totals continue to rise across the state as a winter storm moves across Minnesota. FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg has the latest report.
Snow totals continue to rise across the state as a winter storm moves across Minnesota. FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg has the latest report.
I-35 in Iowa to close on Sunday due to blizzard
I-35 will close on Sunday due to blizzard conditions in Iowa, the Minnesota Department of Transportation tells FOX 9. We're told the closure will begin sometime before 3 p.m., and it's unclear how long it may last.
I-35 will close on Sunday due to blizzard conditions in Iowa, the Minnesota Department of Transportation tells FOX 9. We're told the closure will begin sometime before 3 p.m., and it's unclear how long it may last.
Live updates: MSP Airport a 'ghost town,' hundreds of flights canceled
Hundreds of flights are canceled at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as a winter storm brings heavy snow and blizzard conditions to Minnesota and the upper Midwest.
Hundreds of flights are canceled at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as a winter storm brings heavy snow and blizzard conditions to Minnesota and the upper Midwest.
MN weather: MSP a 'ghost town' during winter storm
More than 600 cancelations are reported at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and FOX 9 reporter Mike Manzoni is seeing what appears to be a "ghost town" as travel conditions deteriorate.
More than 600 cancelations are reported at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and FOX 9 reporter Mike Manzoni is seeing what appears to be a "ghost town" as travel conditions deteriorate.
MN weather: Fine snow blowing, piling up in Richfield
FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest report on snowfall covering surfaces in Richfield, Minnesota. Fine snow with lots of moisture is falling steadily, covering some slick spots on the roads.
FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest report on snowfall covering surfaces in Richfield, Minnesota. Fine snow with lots of moisture is falling steadily, covering some slick spots on the roads.
Minnesota State Patrol urges drivers to stay off roads
The Minnesota State Patrol's Lt. Mike Lee says people should stay off the roads. But if you have to travel, and if you go off the road, you should stay in your vehicle, keep your seatbelt on, and do anything you can to make yourself more visible, like turn on your flashers.
The Minnesota State Patrol's Lt. Mike Lee says people should stay off the roads. But if you have to travel, and if you go off the road, you should stay in your vehicle, keep your seatbelt on, and do anything you can to make yourself more visible, like turn on your flashers.
Minneapolis declares snow emergency: What you need to know
Joe Paumen of Minneapolis Public Works joined FOX 9 on Sunday to discuss the upcoming snow emergency and how people can stay safe on the roads during this winter storm.
Joe Paumen of Minneapolis Public Works joined FOX 9 on Sunday to discuss the upcoming snow emergency and how people can stay safe on the roads during this winter storm.
Winter storm: No travel advised in much of southern Minnesota
No travel is advised in most of southern Minnesota, south of the Twin Cities metro.
No travel is advised in most of southern Minnesota, south of the Twin Cities metro.



















