No travel advised on some southwestern Minnesota highways due to whiteout conditions
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is continuing to advise no travel on some highways in the southwestern part of the state due to whiteout snow conditions.
Strong winds, slushy snow make January appearance in Minnesota
There will brief period of freezing drizzle Thursday morning, then it’s drizzle and light rain before gradually changing over to some scattered snowflakes through Thursday afternoon.
Winter storm with freezing rain, possible snow on its way to Minnesota
A winter storm is on its way to Minnesota, which will make for a busy end to the work week weather-wise.
Warm January creates weak ice conditions in Minnesota
Tuesday was the sixth day of the month where the high temperature in the Twin Cities metro was warmer than the freezing level and we are heading for more warm days, leading experts to urge caution as Minnesotans head out onto the ice.
Minnesota sheriffs issue thin ice warnings after close calls
Some Minnesota Sheriffs issued warnings this weekend after close calls with thin ice conditions.
Blizzard kills 4 in Spain, bringing country to standstill
A persistent blizzard has blanketed large parts of Spain with 50-year record levels of snow, killing at least four people and leaving thousands trapped in cars.
‘Scarf bombing’ event collects cold weather gear for Minnesotans in need during winter
One local organization is making sure the area’s most vulnerable residents have some of the tools needed to stay warm this winter through its "scarf bombing" campaign.
After pandemic and weather delays, Groveland Ice Rinks open up in St. Paul
After a delay in getting the season started - partly due to warmer than normal weather in early December and pandemic restrictions - a popular community ice rink in St. Paul is back open.
App connects Minnesota teens with snow shoveling gigs
Seventeen-year-old Ben Tousignant is taking advantage of the recent snowstorms.
Twin Cities sees 2-4 inches of snow Tuesday, over 6 reported in Greater Minnesota
The Twin Cities metro got between 2-4 inches of snow Tuesday, with up to 7 inches reported in Greater Minnesota
Icy conditions lead to numerous crashes, closures across Twin Cities metro
Stay home if you can because the roads are very icy, with several crashes reported across the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota Saturday morning.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival starts Jan. 28, drive-thru tickets now on sale
Drive-thru tickets to the Saint Paul Winter Carnival went on sale Tuesday, with the event running Jan. 28 through Feb. 7.
Minnesota to see snow Tuesday, Winter Weather Advisory issued
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for most of the FOX 9 viewing area as a winter storm tracks out of the Rockies and pushes northeast.
'We can’t keep them in stock': Snowshoeing, other winter sports surge in popularity
COVID-19 has forced 2020 to become the year of the outdoors as many Minnesotans form a new relationship with nature.
Last-minute shoppers in Minnesota trudge through snowstorm
If you were among the people who waited until Wednesday to do holiday shopping, you probably regretted it.
Minnesota State Patrol: 346 crashes reported during day as roads remain slick on Thursday
Troopers say 346 crashes have been reported throughout Minnesota since Thursday morning, as roads remain tough to travel following Thursday's blizzard.
Blizzard brings up to 9 inches of snow, 68 mph wind gusts
Wednesday’s blizzard brought up to 9 inches of snow in some parts of Minnesota and wind gusts of up to 68 miles per hour.
State Patrol responds to 435 crashes in winter storm, some highways remain closed Thursday morning
The Minnesota State Patrol responded to 435 crashes and 570 spinouts Wednesday into Thursday morning as a high-impact winter storm pummeled the state and made travel dangerous.
Governor activates National Guard after messy day on Minnesota roads
Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard Wednesday night to provide emergency services for motorists stranded during a severe winter storm.
Xcel Energy: More than 38,000 customers affected by power outages
Xcel Energy says more than 7,000 customers are without power Wednesday night after a high-impact winter storm that affected a total of 38,000 customers.