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Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, St. Paul public schools cancels classes Monday

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17 hours ago

March 15, 2026

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Minneapolis, St. Paul public schools cancels classes Monday

Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools are closed on Monday.

Elementary students at Minneapolis Public Schools will have no classes, while middle and high school students have an e-learning day.

In St. Paul, classes for all students are canceled.

After-school events and activities at both districts will also be canceled.

Over 70 schools across the state have canceled class or moved to e-learning amid heavy snowfall. For the latest information, CLICK HERE.

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Minneapolis, MN

Travel not advised in parts of southern Minnesota, another 6 to 10 inches of snow likely in Twin Cities

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1 day ago

March 15, 2026

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Travel not advised in parts of southern Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says there are whiteout conditions on Minnesota roads, and travel is not advised in parts of southern Minnesota.

The advisories include areas such as New Prague, Northfield, Granite Falls and Gaylord on south. The warning includes parts of Interstate 35 and Interstate 90.

“Blowing snow and strong winds are creating blizzard conditions and are making travel difficult,” MnDOT said.

Most of the roads in the Twin Cities area are also completely covered in snow, MnDOT says.

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7:37 AM

Twin Cities could see another 6 to 10 inches of snow

The trajectory of the March storm has shifted slightly south, and while the Twin Cities could see an additional 6 to 10 inches of snow Sunday, the heaviest snowfall amounts could be slightly to the south.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport said it had gotten 7.3 inches of snow as 7 a.m. Sunday, with the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen reporting 7.6 inches. Areas in Savage and Elko New Market saw more than 10 inches of snow.

There’s more still to come, and strong wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph are creating visibility issues. In Eden Prairie, the visibility is down to 3/4 of a mile.

7:20 AM

21 crashes, 70 cars off the road overnight, State Patrol says

In the hours between midnight and 6:30 a.m., the Minnesota State Patrol says there were 21 property damage crashes on Minnesota roads.

There were also five spinouts and 70 cars off the road, along with six jackknifed semis.

One of the crashes resulted in an injury.

6:26 AM

Watch NEXT Weather Alert coverage all morning

WCCO’s NEXT Weather team is on top of snowstorm updates. Watch continuing coverage all morning in the live player above and on YouTube.

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11:16 PM

Minnesota National Guard on standby for snowstorm rescue operations

The Minnesota National Guard are on standby in various spots in southern Minnesota, prepared for activation should rescue operations become necessary during this weekend’s storm.

Colonel John McCrae, director of operations for the Minnesota National Guard, said that members are in position at armory locations in Albert Lea, Fairmont, Owatonna and Redwood Falls.

Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to support emergency operations for a winter storm expected late Saturday into Sunday.

“We have armories all around the state, and that allows us to be able to respond pretty quickly in times like this,” McCrae said.

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9:43 PM

Several Twin Cities businesses closed Sunday due to storm

Several Twin Cities businesses will be closed Sunday due to snowstorm:

All Minnesota Historical Society sites in the metro
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
All Bachman’s locations
Minnesota Children’s Museum

9:39 PM

Large crash causes major delays on I-35 in southern Minnesota

One person was hurt in a multi-vehicle crash that happened just before 8 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 35 near Elko New Market, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

“Preliminary investigation indicates a primary crash occurred, most likely with a vehicle and the guardrail, resulting in the vehicle becoming disabled in the middle of the road,” the state patrol says. “This caused a secondary crash involving multiple vehicles.”

The victim’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.

9:36 PM

Hundreds of Sunday flights canceled at MSP Airport

As of 9:30 p.m. Saturday, more than 600 flights scheduled to arrive and depart Sunday at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are canceled, according to FlightAware.com.

7:58 PM

Twin Cities mayors discuss storm preps

During a press conference on Saturday, both Mayors Kaohly Her and Jacob Frey announced snow emergencies. The emergencies will go into effect at 9 p.m. on Sunday, but residents of both cities are encouraged to move their cars on Saturday.

Minneapolis has opened up a parking lot at the Salvation Army and the parking lot at the farmers market. Parking at these locations will be free for residents until Wednesday at 8 p.m. Starting Sunday, Parking Ramp A in downtown Minneapolis will also be open and residents will only need to pay $1.

St. Paul will open up the block 19 ramp in downtown St. Paul, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, for free parking for St. Paul residents. The city will also open some St. Paul park lots as they become available and recommend residents check the city’s website. St. Paul officials also said that due to the snow, there will be no garbage pickup Monday.

7:56 PM

The latest snow emergencies

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The city of St. Louis Park is issuing a snow emergency starting at 10 p.m. Saturday. The city says the snow emergency may stay in effect longer due to the large amounts of snow expected.

7:55 PM

Gov. Walz authorizes Minnesota National Guard

Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard on Friday, ahead of the storm.

“Despite recent Spring weather, Minnesotans know that a March snowstorm is never out of the question,” said Walz. “As we brace for this potentially dangerous round of winter weather, I am grateful to our National Guard for stepping in to keep Minnesotans safe.”

As of Saturday, the national have four armories in the south and metro area of the state — Owatonna, Redwood Falls, Fairmont and Albert Lea.

“We have armories all around the state all around the state, and that allows us to be able to respond pretty quickly in times like this,” said Colonel John McCrae, Director of Operations for the Minnesota National Guard. “So those are the four armories that, based on the local need. I would note that those four armories, we have vehicles that are called SUSVs and that is a tracked vehicle that is able to operate in snow and ice conditions.”

“We’re your friends and neighbors,” said McCrae. “We want Minnesotans to be safe. You know, we care about the community, and we want Minnesotans to be safe, and we want to be a part of that effort to keep you safe, so we’re happy to help.”

7:53 PM

Here’s what to put in your emergency car kit

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety recommends checking road conditions and having an emergency car kit if you have to travel.

Below is a list of items to include in your car’s emergency kit this winter:

Credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Jumper Cables
Ice Scraper + Brush
Portable Shovel
Flashlight (with backup batteries)
First-Aid Kit
Cell Phone Charger and Adapter
Pencil & Paper
Extra Gloves, Jacket, Hat, Socks, Boots
Water
Snacks – granola bars, protein bars
Hand & Toe Warmers
Large Plastic Garbage Bag
Whistle
Small Candles with Matches
Swiss Army Knife or other Basic Tools
Bag of Sand or Non-Clumping Kitty Litter
Sleeping Bag or Blankets
Red Bandanna or Cloth
Road flares or Reflective Warning Triangles
Towing cables or chain

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Minneapolis, MN

Snow emergency declared as St. Paul, Minneapolis prepare for ‘historic’ snowstorm

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2 days ago

March 14, 2026

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Snow emergency declared as St. Paul, Minneapolis prepare for ‘historic’ snowstorm

As the Twin Cities prepare for what could be one of the largest snowstorms to hit the area in years, the mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis have declared snow emergencies and are asking residents to move their vehicles off streets as soon as possible.

Both cities declared snow emergencies effective at 9 p.m. Sunday but asked residents to begin moving vehicles Saturday, the mayors announced in a joint news conference Saturday afternoon in St. Paul.

“Because the forecast calls for an extreme amount of snow, please move your vehicles off night plow routes this evening if you can,” Mayor Koahly Her said. “Moving now will help you avoid becoming stuck in a snowbank, and will give our crews room to work, and make sure you have safe roads to drive on when the time comes.”

City staff at both cities have been “working tirelessly” for the past few days in preparation of the storms, Her said, which if predictions are correct, will be a historic amount of snowfall. Crews have been treating streets to prepare for the snow, she said.

To make it easier for residents to move their vehicles, both cities are offering thousands of free parking spots.

In St. Paul, the city will open the Block 19 Municipal Ramp at Jackson and E. 7th streets in downtown St. Paul for free parking. In addition, as park and recreation lots are plowed, they will also be opened for free parking, Her said. She said residents should check stpaul.gov/snow for updated information.

The mayor also warned that city snow plows will make two passes so even if it looks like plows have been on a street, they may be coming back, she said, so residents should be aware of that before returning vehicles to snow emergency routes.

“Over the past month, Minnesotans have shown again and again how we look out for each other,” Her said. “I ask you now to check on your neighbors and those who may need help. Follow the posted parking rules, and stay off the roads unless travel is essential. This is spring in Minnesota. We’re prepared and ready to respond.”

Mayor Jacob Frey said his city is doing the same.

“The real reason we call a snow emergency is so we can get the plows through,” he said. “We recognize that this may be a very significant snow event. Our snowplow drivers are in the starting blocks and they’re ready to go. For them, this is the Super Bowl. They’ve been preparing for this kind of snow event all year. And I can tell you we’re going to have every single one of them out.”

Sean Kershaw, St. Paul director of public works, said Saturday he had just received an update from the National Weather service and that the forecast continued to call for 12 to 18 inches of snow beginning Saturday night.

“It’s going to be really heavy falling at about two inches an hour overnight,” he said. “That’s a lot of snow. We could get eight inches overnight. Following the heavy snow, tomorrow, the winds will pick up, and there’ll be strong winds that declare a blizzard warning for the whole region. After that, it will get cold … We will begin plowing the streets as soon as it starts snowing. We will be out all night. We will be out all tomorrow.”

Kershaw asked for people to stay off the roads after midnight Saturday and to have vehicles moved off snow emergency routes Saturday evening.

Cars that park in the free lots won’t have to be moved until 5 p.m. Monday, he said. He advised people to check the city websites for updated information.

The city of St. Paul will not have garbage or recycling pickup on Monday, he said, and people who have pick up on Mondays should put their bins out Tuesday morning.

Tim Sexton, public works director in Minneapolis, said the amount of snow predicted from this storm might be one of the top five snow events in history.

“Remember the Dome Buster event from 2010, where the Metrodome collapsed?” he said. “That was about 17 inches of snow. So more than that is forecast, and this is late season, heavy, wet snow. So it’s going to be inconvenient. There is no way around that. But just recognize this could be a historical event.”

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