‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Strong winds bring bitter cold start to Christmas Eve

It looks like there will be a "White Christmas" this year, but it's coming with blizzard conditions, and a bitter cold Christmas Eve morning.

Trooper injured while pushing out stuck vehicle during winter storm

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was injured Wednesday night in Coon Rapids while helping a stranded driver during the winter storm.

Strong winds, snow trigger blizzard warning for Twin Cities metro area

A high-impact winter storm is moving through Minnesota Wednesday as temperatures drop rapidly across the region and winds increase. 

Snow emergencies declared in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Snow emergencies have been declared in both Twin Cities on Wednesday as a snowstorm moves in.

Several COVID-19 testing sites closing early due to snow storm

Several COVID-19 testing sites are closing early Wednesday due to the winter storm and blizzard warnings across Minnesota.

MnDOT advises no travel in western Minnesota amid winter storm

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued a no travel advisory for northwestern and west central Minnesota where blowing snow is causing whiteout conditions and poor visibility.