Snowshoeing rescue successful after woman falls in Mississippi River

A Minnesota woman fell through the ice while snowshoeing on the Mississippi River near Little Falls. Keeping calm, getting to an island on the river and calling 911 helped DNR rescuers get to her.

Winter temps finish below average...coldest December to February in 8 years

Despite winters mild start, we still end up more than 3° below the 30-year climate average, finishing up the coldest season since the "Polar Vortex" winter of 2013-2014 in the Twin Cities. 

We Push For Peace organizes coat giveaway in Uptown Minneapolis
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We Push For Peace held its first annual coat giveaway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis. They handed out around 250 coats of all sizes for adults and youth.

A nice and seasonable weekend ahead

After what feels like an eternity of temperature swings and cold weather, we're finally entering a stretch of more seasonable weather!

A nice and seasonable weekend ahead
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After what feels like an eternity of temperature swings and cold weather, we're finally entering a stretch of more seasonable weather!

Say goodbye to subzero temps...(hopefully)

After 2 solid months with temperatures containing a minus sign at times, it's finally coming to an end.

Subzero temps are ALMOST over

After 2 solid months with temperatures containing a minus sign at times, it's finally about to end. 

Snow tapers as wind chill advisory kicks in Tuesday night
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The heaviest snow has tapered off toward parts of northwest Wisconsin, leaving most of Minnesota to deal with a wind chill advisory tonight into tomorrow morning. Snowfall totals from the storm vary, as areas such as Duluth (17 inches), Little Falls (13) and Baxter (11) lead the state. Most of the metro saw between 4 to 7 inches, and will see wind chills tonight in the negatives.

Snow emergencies declared in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Snow emergencies are set to take effect Tuesday night in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, along with other metro cities after a fresh coat of snow has fallen on Minnesota.

Enjoying the snowy weather in the Twin Cities
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As Minnesota is hit with another round of snow on Tuesday, winter enthusiasts are out making the most of the unpleasant weather.

Heaviest snow has cleared out of Twin Cities
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After a snowy and windy morning and afternoon in the Twin Cities, the heaviest snow has passed for the metro.

USPS: Clear walkways, mailboxes for carriers during winter weather

U.S. Postal service officials are asking for the public’s cooperation in keeping mailboxes, steps and sidewalks clear of snow and ice so its carriers are able to provide safe and efficient delivery service still.

Active weather day continues Tuesday
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It?s been an active weather day on highways, byways and roads throughout the Twin Cities on Tuesday as most major roads are still offering slow commutes despite continued plowing efforts. Most areas in the metro are sitting with more than four inches of fresh snow. The wind doesn?t help conditions, as its 30+ mph gusts add to the cold and reduce visibility.