MN winter storm: FOX 9 photojournalist 'stranded' in Costa Rica
A major winter storm hit the Twin Cities overnight, causing hundreds of flight cancellations. FOX 9 Chief Photographer John Cottew and his family were supposed to fly home from Costa Rica, but our blizzard has extended his vacation.
A major winter storm hit the Twin Cities overnight, causing hundreds of flight cancellations. FOX 9 Chief Photographer John Cottew and his family were supposed to fly home from Costa Rica, but our blizzard has extended his vacation.
Live updates: MSP Airport a 'ghost town,' hundreds of flights canceled
Hundreds of flights are canceled at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as a winter storm brings heavy snow and blizzard conditions to Minnesota and the upper Midwest.
Hundreds of flights are canceled at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as a winter storm brings heavy snow and blizzard conditions to Minnesota and the upper Midwest.
Minneapolis declares snow emergency: What you need to know
Joe Paumen of Minneapolis Public Works joined FOX 9 on Sunday to discuss the upcoming snow emergency and how people can stay safe on the roads during this winter storm.
Joe Paumen of Minneapolis Public Works joined FOX 9 on Sunday to discuss the upcoming snow emergency and how people can stay safe on the roads during this winter storm.
Winter storm: No travel advised in much of southern Minnesota
No travel is advised in most of southern Minnesota, south of the Twin Cities metro.
No travel is advised in most of southern Minnesota, south of the Twin Cities metro.
Live updates: Minneapolis, St. Paul, other cities declare snow emergencies
As the potentially biggest snowstorm of the season approaches Minnesota, several cities have begun declaring snow emergencies and parking restrictions.
As the potentially biggest snowstorm of the season approaches Minnesota, several cities have begun declaring snow emergencies and parking restrictions.
‘Civil danger warning’ in MN county
At 8:14 a.m. on Sunday, the Minnesota Rice/Steele County 911 center posted a "civil danger warning," according to the National Weather Service. According to the warning, "non-essential personnel please STAY OFF ROADS to ensure your safety. Current road conditions pose significant risks to drivers and pedestrians. Crews are at work restoring roads to safe conditions."
At 8:14 a.m. on Sunday, the Minnesota Rice/Steele County 911 center posted a "civil danger warning," according to the National Weather Service. According to the warning, "non-essential personnel please STAY OFF ROADS to ensure your safety. Current road conditions pose significant risks to drivers and pedestrians. Crews are at work restoring roads to safe conditions."
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MN winter storm: Road conditions deteriorating [8:30 a.m. update]
Heavy snow and blowing snow are causing problems on Minnesota roadways on Sunday morning. A vehicle became stuck on Highway 12 near Wayzata for more than 30 minutes due to snow-covered roads.
Heavy snow and blowing snow are causing problems on Minnesota roadways on Sunday morning. A vehicle became stuck on Highway 12 near Wayzata for more than 30 minutes due to snow-covered roads.
MN weather: Strong wind, heavy snow and covered roads
The winter storm is dumping heavy snow on Minnesota roads while strong winds are leading to a whiteout with severely limited visibility in some areas.
The winter storm is dumping heavy snow on Minnesota roads while strong winds are leading to a whiteout with severely limited visibility in some areas.
MN weather: Winter storm leads to hazardous travel conditions
Heavy snowfall is covering roads across Minnesota, and strong winds are creating whiteout conditions. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.
Heavy snowfall is covering roads across Minnesota, and strong winds are creating whiteout conditions. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.
MN weather: Hazardous road conditions during winter storm
Officials are warning the public about hazardous road conditions during a winter storm.
Officials are warning the public about hazardous road conditions during a winter storm.
Minneapolis, St. Paul prep for winter storm
The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul held a joint press conference on how the cities are preparing for the snow storm that is moving across the state. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul held a joint press conference on how the cities are preparing for the snow storm that is moving across the state. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
MN weather: Snow storm starts in Twin Cities
The snow is starting to accumulate in the Twin Cities.
The snow is starting to accumulate in the Twin Cities.
MN winter storm: Churches, businesses closing in Twin Cities
Churches and businesses are closing across the Twin Cities metro as a winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow Sunday.
Churches and businesses are closing across the Twin Cities metro as a winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow Sunday.
Minneapolis, St. Paul leaders provide winter storm update
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her held a Saturday afternoon news conference as a major winter storm is expected to hit the Twin Cities Saturday night and into Sunday. Both cities have already declared snow emergencies, and both cities are opening parking ramps for residents to move their cars.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her held a Saturday afternoon news conference as a major winter storm is expected to hit the Twin Cities Saturday night and into Sunday. Both cities have already declared snow emergencies, and both cities are opening parking ramps for residents to move their cars.
MN winter storm: Heavy snow later Saturday, Blizzard Warnings declared
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend. Find live updates on the winter storm here.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend. Find live updates on the winter storm here.
Walz authorizes National Guard ahead of winter storm
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to help with the massive winter storm that's expected to dump heavy snow in Minnesota this weekend.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to help with the massive winter storm that's expected to dump heavy snow in Minnesota this weekend.
Minnesota weather: What to expect with this weekend's winter storm
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to the upper Midwest this weekend, with snow expected to start later Saturday and continue through Sunday in Minnesota. Dangerous travel conditions could persist through Monday.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to the upper Midwest this weekend, with snow expected to start later Saturday and continue through Sunday in Minnesota. Dangerous travel conditions could persist through Monday.
MN weather: What to expect with weekend storm
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to the upper Midwest this weekend, with snow expected to start later Saturday and continue through Sunday. Dangerous travel conditions could persist through Monday.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to the upper Midwest this weekend, with snow expected to start later Saturday and continue through Sunday. Dangerous travel conditions could persist through Monday.
Walz authorizes National Guard to help with snow storm
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to provide support for this weekend's winter storm, which is expected to bring heavy snow to parts of Minnesota.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to provide support for this weekend's winter storm, which is expected to bring heavy snow to parts of Minnesota.
MN winter storm: Canceled flights at MSP Airport due to winter storm
Several airlines have issued waivers ahead of a winter storm that's expected to bring heavy snow to the Upper Midwest Saturday evening into Sunday. This comes as flights are being canceled at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this weekend. Find live updates here.
Several airlines have issued waivers ahead of a winter storm that's expected to bring heavy snow to the Upper Midwest Saturday evening into Sunday. This comes as flights are being canceled at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this weekend. Find live updates here.