Most in US will experience Christmas without snow this year

The FOX Forecast Center said computer forecast models show no major snowstorms in the final days before Christmas.

Mild midweek temps continue to rise with sunshine
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Temperatures will rise midweek and continue to increase, topping out around 50 degrees on Thursday for most of the Twin Cities. A lack of snow and plenty of sunshine could lead to rain on Friday.

MnDOT’s ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest is back

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

Light snow fell in Twin Cities metro overnight
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Light snow fell across the Twin Cities metro area Monday night into Tuesday morning. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.

Coldest temps in months arrives in Minnesota
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The coldest temperatures since the beginning of the year have arrived in Minnesota, with many resorts celebrating the newfound winter conditions.

Washington County holding its own name a snowplow contest

Last year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) held a contest to name a snowplow. Now, Washington County is holding its own contest to name a county snowplow.  

Minnesotans enjoy mild fall weather
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Minnesotans continue to enjoy mild weather this fall, enjoying days with temperatures in the 50s still as a not-too-distant winter approaches.

Skate rink opens in Roseville
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Roseville's outdoor skating rink is officially open for the winter season, and opening week has brought warmer weather than skaters may be used to this time of year.

Are you breaking the law if you warm up your car in your state?

While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.

Increased chance to see Northern Lights in MN
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The northern U.S. has increased chances this week to see the Northern Lights. A geomagnetic storm make the Northern Lights more visible this week, and Minnesota is one of the states that may have a chance to see them. People may be able to see the Aurora Borealis Monday night.

Second-snowiest Halloween in Twin Cities history
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Halloween 2023 is officially the second-snowiest Halloween on record for the Twin Cities, behind the Halloween blizzard of 1991.

Snow arrives in the Twin Cities for Halloween
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It's not the blizzard of 1991, but snow did arrive in the Twin Cities just in time for Halloween. Snow Monday night is creating some slick conditions on area roadways.

Weather brings first taste of winter
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A drop in temperatures over the weekend brought in Minnesota?s first taste of winter cold, causing people to alter Halloween plans and ready their homes.

How cold weather helped cause the Salem witch trials

In 1692 and 1693, the Salem witch trials were held in northeastern Massachusetts and led to the prosecution of more than 150 people.

North Dakota gets October snow
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North Dakota and a portion of northwestern Minnesota is seeing its first snow fall of the season in October.

Winter is coming, Montana sees first snow
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Up to 12 inches of snow are expected in Great Falls, Montana as the the first snow of the season arrives.