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.

Dropping temperatures, strong winds and heavy snow as winter storm moves in Wednesday
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Wednesday will bring dropping temperatures, strong winds and heavy snow as a winter storm moves into the area. Blowing snow and reduced visibility will be a concern. Some areas could see 6-9 inches of snow when all is said and done.

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. 

Subzero wind chills expected in Minnesota on Christmas Eve morning

Winter storm warnings, watches and advisories are in place for Wednesday as accumulating snow is expected to spread across Minnesota.

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Wednesday's storm could bring some snow

Dreaming of a white Christmas? We may be in luck! While our upcoming system is set to bring some snow, it will also come with strong winds.

Twin Cities experiencing one of its least snowiest Decembers

For those in the Twin Cities metro that look forward to a snowy December for the holiday season, they have been largely disappointed so far this year.

Dash cam captures fireball light up the sky in Minnesota

A dash camera from a Pine County Sheriff's squad captured the moment a fireball lit up the sky early Wednesday morning near Denham, Minnesota.

‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day

A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.