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Transportation

Winter storm update: Rescues reported as blizzard conditions bury highways in parts of Minnesota

Winter storm update: Rescues reported as blizzard conditions bury highways in parts of Minnesota

There were reports of stalled and stranded vehicles blocking highways in southwest Minnesota, with authorities having to rescue drivers amid blizzard conditions. Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order to provide National Guard assistance for stranded motorists. 
by Andrew Krueger

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Winter storm updates: Big winds, bitter cold mess with travel, schools, life

Winter storm updates: Big winds, bitter cold mess with travel, schools, life

State transportation officials issued a no-travel advisory for a wide swath of southcentral and southwest Minnesota on Thursday night, including the overnight closure of many state highways, as blizzard conditions swept into the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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Updates: Travelers, schools affected as winter storm blankets Minnesota

Updates: Travelers, schools affected as winter storm blankets Minnesota

City, county and state plow crews were preparing for long shifts to clear highways across Minnesota. Many school districts canceled classes or announced they'll release students early. And utility companies were bracing for another round of possible power outages.
by MPR News Staff

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Expect increased road traffic at the airport around the holiday

Expect increased road traffic at the airport around the holiday

Thursday and next Monday are expected to be among the busiest days. Drivers dropping off and picking up are encouraged to use the baggage or ticketing level roadways at Terminal 1, or the cell phone lot on Post Road.
by Tim Nelson

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29 inches of snow and counting on North Shore as winter storm continues

29 inches of snow and counting on North Shore as winter storm continues

Heavy snow continued to fall across much of Minnesota on Thursday, with ongoing blizzard conditions near Lake Superior and snow totals of more than 2 feet in some communities.
by MPR News Staff, Tim Nelson, Andrew Krueger and Dan Kraker

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