Minnesota DNR threatens fish house litterers with citations as removal deadlines loom

Minnesota DNR threatens fish house litterers with citations as removal deadlines loom

While the department realizes it cannot enforce everywhere, it will be keeping a close eye on those who neglect their duty to clean up after themselves when they remove their fish houses this spring.

While the department realizes it cannot enforce everywhere, it will be keeping a close eye on those who neglect their duty to clean up after themselves when they remove their fish houses this spring.

Urban heat island in full display Thursday morning

Urban heat island in full display Thursday morning

The urban heat island--the warming effect man-made objects have on the environment around them--is magnified on calm, clear nights and mornings like Thursday.

The urban heat island--the warming effect man-made objects have on the environment around them--is magnified on calm, clear nights and mornings like Thursday.

Thursday's forecast: Sunny and cold
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Thursday's forecast: Sunny and cold

Windchill advisories for the early morning, but warming throughout the day.

Windchill advisories for the early morning, but warming throughout the day.

A weekend melt is on the way

A weekend melt is on the way

Here we go! Now that we are heading through the second half of February, temperatures overall are starting their trend upwards. Obviously, that doesn’t happen all at once, but certainly comes in spurts and it looks like one of those will move in just in time for your weekend.

Here we go! Now that we are heading through the second half of February, temperatures overall are starting their trend upwards. Obviously, that doesn’t happen all at once, but certainly comes in spurts and it looks like one of those will move in just in time for your weekend.

Historic flooding hits Mississippi, Tennessee with more drenching rains expected

Historic flooding hits Mississippi, Tennessee with more drenching rains expected

Forecasters said heavy rains were expected in a band from eastern Louisiana across central parts of Mississippi and Alabama and into far west Georgia.

Forecasters said heavy rains were expected in a band from eastern Louisiana across central parts of Mississippi and Alabama and into far west Georgia.

MnDOT to icy commute complainers: 'It's still winter, folks'

MnDOT to icy commute complainers: 'It's still winter, folks'

The Minnesota Department of Transportation said Monday night’s snow compacted down and iced up on the roads overnight, resulting in a slow and slippery commute. The Minnesota State Patrol reported 208 crashes, 155 vehicle spin outs and 11 jackknifed semis between 9:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. Eighteen of those crashes resulted in injuries. 

The Minnesota Department of Transportation said Monday night’s snow compacted down and iced up on the roads overnight, resulting in a slow and slippery commute. The Minnesota State Patrol reported 208 crashes, 155 vehicle spin outs and 11 jackknifed semis between 9:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. Eighteen of those crashes resulted in injuries. 

Crashes, spinouts and delays: Minnesota deals with Monday snow

Crashes, spinouts and delays: Minnesota deals with Monday snow

From MSP Airport, to Metro Transit and all the roads across southern Minnesota, some snowy conditions lead to delays Monday.

From MSP Airport, to Metro Transit and all the roads across southern Minnesota, some snowy conditions lead to delays Monday.

About 6-8 inches of snow expected in Brown, Nicollet, Sibley counties

About 6-8 inches of snow expected in Brown, Nicollet, Sibley counties

The snow began rolling into Minnesota Monday afternoon, with about 6-8 inches of snow expected in Brown, Nicollet and Sibley counties.

The snow began rolling into Minnesota Monday afternoon, with about 6-8 inches of snow expected in Brown, Nicollet and Sibley counties.

MnDOT shows off prized 'ice breaker' machine

MnDOT shows off prized 'ice breaker' machine

The Minnesota Department of Transportation showed off its "ice breaker" machine that breaks up compacted snow and ice and clears it from the road.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation showed off its "ice breaker" machine that breaks up compacted snow and ice and clears it from the road.

Twin Cities could see dash of snow Monday, icy mix in southern Minnesota

Twin Cities could see dash of snow Monday, icy mix in southern Minnesota

The Twin Cities metro could see a dash of snow throughout the day Monday, while the southern part of the state will likely see an icy mix. 

The Twin Cities metro could see a dash of snow throughout the day Monday, while the southern part of the state will likely see an icy mix. 

When are we finally done with our subzero temperatures?

When are we finally done with our subzero temperatures?

This is a question I get more than almost any other; when are we finally done with negative numbers? It’s also a question that I can’t really answer with resounding confidence.

This is a question I get more than almost any other; when are we finally done with negative numbers? It’s also a question that I can’t really answer with resounding confidence.