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A spring snowstorm that blanketed parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin overnight has caused poor road conditions, leading to crashes and slowdowns across the region. Even snowplows are not immune to getting stuck.
A spring snowstorm that blanketed parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin overnight has caused poor road conditions, leading to crashes and slowdowns across the region.
A NEXT Drive Alert is in place Wednesday morning due to poor road conditions that are causing crashes and slowdowns across the Twin Cities and beyond.
Roads are going downhill fast and heavy, wet snow could cause power problems. Ubah Ali talks to the Minnesota Department of Transportation about their game plan and Frankie McLister has tips on how to stay safe in case of a power outage.
Several crashes were reported in the Lowry Tunnel on westbound Interstate 94 in Minneapolis just after 1 p.m. Saturday.
WCCO's Pauleen Le has the latest on driving conditions Monday morning amid a NEXT Drive Alert due to overnight snow. At least one fatal crash has been reported.
You'll want to give yourself plenty of time to get to where you're going Monday morning.
As many people hit the roads to run holiday errands, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be busy making sure everyone has a safe trip.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the roads may be icy Saturday with snow and sleet in the forecast overnight.
Beret Leone has the latest on road conditions Monday morning. WCCO issued a NEXT Drive Alert due to snowy conditions that have led to multiple crashes and spinouts.
Pauleen Le and Beret Leone are reporting on the road conditions Wednesday morning.
There were nearly 600 crashes and spinouts across the state in less than 24 hours. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchel rode along with one of the tow truck drivers going from call to call on Tuesday.
It's another messy morning on Twin Cities roads. CLICK HERE for more.
It has been a dangerous day on the road. The State Patrol reports nearly 900 crashes since the storm started Sunday. There are some easy ways to avoid adding to that number.
While a handful of cities called snow emergencies, Minneapolis and St. Paul are not. The city of Minneapolis says crews are out plowing main routes and treating slippery spots as needed. Other city crews, and the state, are getting ready for whatever comes next. Esme Murphy has the details.
It turned out to be a very slushy spring morning on metro roads.
Pauleen Le and Beret Leone have the latest on road conditions Monday morning.
WCCO has the latest on Monday's road conditions for this NEXT Drive Alert morning.
Beret Leone and Pauleen Le have the latest on road conditions Monday morning. CLICK HERE for more.
WCCO's David Schuman gives a first-hand look at the latest driving conditions around the metro.
David Schuman is in the NEXT Weather Tracker with a look at the roads.
There were hundreds of crashes on Minnesota's roads during a spring snowstorm Sunday and Monday, authorities said.
Beret Leone is in the NEXT Weather Tracker keeping an eye on the roads.
WCCO has issued a NEXT Drive Alert due to troubling road conditions Wednesday morning.
The Minnesota State Patrol says that nearly 300 cars slid of roads between Friday and Saturday morning, they also warn drivers that these conditions will continue.
Thursday will be another gorgeous one in the Twin Cities, but the threat of severe weather looms for Friday and Saturday.
The University of Minnesota is parting ways with Gopher men's basketball head coach Ben Johnson after a disappointing exit at the men's Big 10 Basketball Tournament.
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The University of Minnesota is parting ways with Gopher men's basketball head coach Ben Johnson after a disappointing exit at the men's Big 10 Basketball Tournament.
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Two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student have been arrested.
The president's new, 25% tax on foreign steel and aluminum is designed to get people to buy American-made. But it's expected to drive up the price of a new car, new homes, and as Frankie McLister reports, possibly even local craft brews.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would require local governments to work with federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump's administration vows the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Minnesota gun safety advocates hope proposals to require safe storage of firearms and boost funding for violence prevention programs that didn't pass the Legislature last year will get a fresh look at the state capitol.
A bill at the Minnesota Capitol would require local governments to work with federal immigration officials. It comes as the Trump administration seeks to ramp up deportations of people without legal status. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains.
Voters have decided Democrat David Gottfried will represent the Roseville and Shoreview area. That means the House will return to a rare 67-67 tie.
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Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down this Sunday, but Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts. Esme Murphy looks at how a shutdown would affect Minnesotans.
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Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Thursday will be another gorgeous one in the Twin Cities, but the threat of severe weather looms for Friday and Saturday.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Thursday will be another gorgeous one in the Twin Cities, though Friday brings a threat of severe weather, says meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be mild tonight with temperatures falling down to 37.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures will warm to the 60s tomorrow but there will be a bit of a breeze.
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Thursday will be another gorgeous one in the Twin Cities, though Friday brings a threat of severe weather, says meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
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WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be mild tonight with temperatures falling down to 37.