MN weather: Spring snow crashes and spinouts

The first round of spring snow created slick road conditions in portions of the state. The Minnesota State Patrol reported 175 crashes and 101 vehicle spinouts from 5 p.m. on Thursday to 6 a.m. on Friday.

Minnesota weather: Spring snow moves into metro

Spring is here but we're getting a taste of winter to start the new season as snow falls Thursday night into Friday morning, with a second round of snow possible this weekend. Here’s what to expect.

Minnesota sets spring burning restrictions

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has already responded to more than 200 wildfires this year amid a winter of high temperatures and low snowfall, according to wildfire prevention specialist Karen Harrison. Anyone who was thinking about burning leaves should reconsider. Especially on dry, windy days, fires can spread easily and get out of control.