Beet juice, molasses, pickle brine: Eco-friendly options to avoid icy roads

Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.

Two teens died in sledding accidents amid major winter weekend storm

The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.

Here's how much snow and ice the US got this weekend

A massive winter storm brought snow, sleet and ice from Texas to New England this weekend. Here’s a look at the outcomes.

MN weather: Cold Monday in Minnesota
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It's another cold day on Monday. The high will be around 14 degrees, with light snowflakes possible.  

Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.

Winter storm cancels 30% of all US flights: What to know

Sunday marked the biggest flight cancellation event since the pandemic, with over 29% of all U.S. departing flights axed.

Minnesota weather: Cold and quiet trend continues

It'll be a chilly Sunday in Minnesota, but many will finally see temperatures above zero this afternoon.

MN weather: Cold and dry trend continues
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Minnesota is in for another chilly day with minimal precipitation expected later in the week. 

Winter storm latest: Dangerous snow, ice move across US

The dangerous winter storm forecasters have been warning about has arrived. Governors in more than a dozen states have declared emergencies or urged people to stay home.

Why the viral terracotta pot heater is a dangerous myth: What to do instead

Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.

Twin Cities shelters brace for cold front
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Warming shelters are stepping up to meet increased demand as the Twin Cities brace for a brutally cold weekend.

USPS warns of mail delivery delays in over 30 states

The Postal Service (USPS) is warning that mail delivery could be disrupted in dozens of states due to a severe winter storm.

Do trees explode from extremely cold temperatures?
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The science behind the viral claim that it's cold enough for trees to explode in the Upper Midwest this weekend. 

MN weather: Frigid forecast update
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FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg shares an update to the frigid Minnesota weather forecast for Jan. 23, 2026