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Vehicles are prohibited from parking on city streets after 2 inches or more of snow has fallen, though residents can park on plowed streets.
A 6-year-old girl and her father ran to the church and warned more than a dozen people inside, who safely escaped, according to reports.
Forecasters are predicting heavy snow Friday, with up to 12 inches possible in the region.
A massive snowstorm is headed toward the Twin Cities metro area. Here is the localized forecast for Edina.
A massive snowstorm is headed toward the Twin Cities metro area. Here is the localized forecast for Maple Grove.
A snowstorm is headed toward the Twin Cities metro area. Here is the localized forecast for St. Michael.
A massive snowstorm is headed toward the Twin Cities metro area. Here is the localized forecast for Stillwater.
A massive snowstorm is headed toward the Twin Cities metro area. Here is the localized forecast for Woodbury.
The cancellation means winter break will run one day longer for staff and students.
Snow and ice were factors in a fatal crash Tuesday on Highway 610 near Elm Creek Boulevard, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Eighty crashes reported Tuesday involved vehicles leaving the road, with snow and ice playing a role in many, according to police.
A man and a woman who lived in the home were taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, Maple Grove Fire Chief Tim Bush said.
U.S. News & World Report recently released its inaugural list of the best U.S. hospitals for maternity.
We may be able to see comet Leonard and its impressive tail in Edina at least through mid-December.
We may be able to see comet Leonard and its impressive tail in Maple Grove at least through mid-December.
We may be able to see comet Leonard and its impressive tail in St. Michael at least through mid-December.
We may be able to see comet Leonard and its impressive tail in Stillwater at least through mid-December.
We may be able to see comet Leonard and its impressive tail in Woodbury at least through mid-December.
Hmong New Year celebrations are typically held in November and December to honor ancestors and give thanks at the end of the harvest season.
St. Michael hosted its first WinterFest on Saturday to kick off the holiday season.
