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Photos: Minnesotans greet the first winter storm of the season

The winter's first snow at Lake Bemidji
A biker braves winter's first snow near Lake Bemidji Friday morning.
Monika Lawrence for MPR News

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After a delightfully mild fall, winter weather has finally made its debut in Minnesota — in the form of a powerful winter storm.

Blizzard warnings for western Minnesota are in effect — and some residents of northern towns saw a few inches of heavy snow sitting on their doorsteps this morning.

Winter is here! It came with a big entry over night into northwestern Minnesota. #monikalawrencephoto #Minnesota #Bemidji #winter #snow #snowstorm #mprphotos

A photo posted by Monika Lawrence (@monikalawrencephoto) on Nov 18, 2016 at 5:36am PST

Roads closed, No electricity, Albinos...Virtually invisible. #myfeatureshoot #midwestisbest #midwestmoment #mprphotos #gathermidwest #wcco @cnnireport @yourtake @usatoday #rsa_rural #rural_love #royalsnappingartists #transfer_visions #puremidwest #StribMinnesota #ffn_member #heart_imprint #themidwestival #themightymidwest #minnesotaontap #bestofmn #onlyinmn #thisismymn #fingerprintofgod #photooftheday #igersmidwest #mnproud #jj_forum_1733

A photo posted by tamie (@redrocks222) on Nov 18, 2016 at 9:43am PST

MPR News Bemidji reporter John Enger checked in to see how two famous Minnesotans were handling the frigid weather:

And whether you're enjoying the snow or hating every second of it, remember to stay safe. In case you're new here, or just forgot, here's a guide to surviving the first snow in Minnesota.

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No commute tonight in St. Cloud.
.... at least the driver won't have to scrape the windshield for their commute home in St. Cloud.
Paul Middlestaedt for MPR News
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The winter's first snow at Lake Bemidji
A biker braves winter's first snow near Lake Bemidji Friday morning.
Monika Lawrence for MPR News
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Winter's first snow in Bemidji
Snow covers lakeside chairs where Bemidji State University students were relaxing and studying a few days ago.
Monika Lawrence for MPR News