Minnesota weather: Warming shelters, beds available during cold snap

Several agencies and organizations in the Twin Cities are providing spaces for people who are looking for a place to keep warm as cold weather approaches.

MnDOT’s name a snowplow contest is back 2024-25 season

It's that time of year again for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) "Name a Snowplow" Contest. 

MN weather: Here's how cold it will get during Wednesday's cold front

A cold front moving in late on Tuesday will bring frigid temperatures and subzero wind chills across Minnesota. Here's how cold it will get.

Ice houses on Lake Minnetonka despite warm weather
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Many ice houses popped up on Lake Minnetonka even despite the warm weather, causing officials to warn about thin ice. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.

Frigid temperatures continue in Minnesota Thursday
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Minnesota is getting its first taste of winter this season as bitterly cold temperatures and subzero wind chills persist Thursday morning. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on what to expect and how people are handling the cold.

Wind chill advisory sends some indoors, others embrace the cold

With wind chills below zero, FOX 9 checked in with people trying to stay out of the cold wind and others who are embracing it. 

Slippery spots on area roads after overnight snow
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There are slippery spots on Twin Cities roadways Monday morning after a little overnight snow. FOX 9's Bill Keller takes a look at road conditions.

Wisconsin factory-induced snow leads to busy Thanksgiving for local tow company

Phones at Chad’s Towing and Recovery in Eau Claire, Wis. were ringing off the hook after factory-induced snowfall led to multiple crashes on I-94.

Factory-induced snow crashes surprise tow company
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An Eau Claire-based tow company was caught off guard when it had to respond to multiple crashes on Thanksgiving after factory-induced snowfall covered part of I-94. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.

Wisconsin crashes reported in area hit by factory-induced snow

Multiple crashes in Wisconsin were reported after snow formed from steam coming from a plant near Menomonie on Thanksgiving. 

WI crashes reported amid factory-induced snow
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The National Weather Service says a burst of snow hit the area because of steam from a factory near Menomonie. This may have been a factor in multiple crashes on Interstate 94 in Eau Claire.

Minnesota weather: Snow in northern MN, western WI Monday

Snow is expected across areas of northern Minnesota and western Wisconsin through part of the day on Monday. 

Getting your home, car ready for winter in MN
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Winter is right around the corner in Minnesota. FOX 9's Babs Santos has tips on how to prepare your car and home.

Tips on preparing your home before winter in Minnesota

As temperatures fall this week, Ghassan Hussein of A and G Handyman is reminding homeowners to winterize their homes.

MN weather: Thanksgiving travel forecast
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A fairly quiet, tranquil, and mild weekend is in store to kick off our Thanksgiving week as many begin their holiday festivities. Early next week though, much of the northern & eastern U.S. is likely to enter a much colder pattern.

Snowy roads in Minnesota lead 577 crashes, 2 deaths on Wednesday

Snowfall and freezing temperatures midweek created slick road conditions, resulting in hundreds of crashes and at least two deaths. 

Snow leads to crashes on MN roads: Compilation
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Here is a compilation of crashes captured on Minnesota traffic cameras on Wednesday and Thursday after about an inch fell in the Twin Cities metro.