Minneapolis, MN
Travel not advised in parts of southern Minnesota, another 6 to 10 inches of snow likely in Twin Cities
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.
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.
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.
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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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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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
Minneapolis, MN
Homicide investigation underway in north Minneapolis after double shooting leaves 16-year-old dead
A 16-year-old boy is dead after a shooting in north Minneapolis on Thursday night.
Police responded to the 1300 block of 18th Avenue North around 5:30 p.m. on a report of multiple shots fired. Officers at the scene found a 16-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries, Minneapolis police said.
He died at the scene, according to Minneapolis police.
A 44-year-old man who was in the area during the shooting was also hit and suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Police say he drove away from the area to a gas station near Broadway Avenue and Knox Avenue North, where officers responded and brought him to the hospital.
Investigators are looking into the circumstances around the shooting. No arrests have been made.
A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS photographer captured evidence markers with bullet casings, crime scene tape and a large number of first responders.
“This is another heartbreaking act of violence that has left a young person dead, another individual wounded, and families suffering unimaginable pain,” said Chief O’Hara. “Our investigators are working urgently to determine exactly what happened and to identify every person responsible for this violence.”
Editor’s note: A spokesperson for Minneapolis police initially told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the victim was a “young adult man.” A later update from police said the victim was a juvenile.
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On the eve of Stephen Colbert‘s final Late Show, the host invited Bruce Springsteen to the stage for a fitting performance of his protest song, “Streets of Minneapolis.” Earlier this year, the musician and the E Street Band live-debuted the track during their politically charged Land of Hope and Dreams tour.
In a way that felt bittersweet, Colbert announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, Bruce Springsteen.” As his spotlight faded and focused on the singer, Springsteen made it clear why he was there for the late-night series penultimate episode. “I’m here in support tonight of Stephen, because you’re the first guy in America who lost his show because we’ve got a president who can’t take a joke,” Springsteen said. “And because Larry and David Ellison feel they need to kiss his ass to get what they want.”
He added, “Stephen, these are small-minded people who got no idea what the freedoms of this beautiful country are supposed to be about. This is for you.”
The singer then launched into an emotional performance of “Streets of Minneapolis,” which was written in reaction to ICE’s brutal immigration crackdown in the city, and the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Last year, CBS announced it was cancelling The Late Show, claiming the move was “purely a financial decision.” It’s been speculated that CBS’s parent company Paramount pulled the plug to curry favor with Donald Trump — who Colbert frequently called out during his show — and the FCC to ensure a merger between Paramount and Skydance would go through. As Springsteen highlighted before his performance on Wednesday night, Paramount is helmed by David Ellison, the son of Larry Ellison, the billionaire founder of Oracle.
A procession of stars have lined up for Colbert’s closing weeks, with guests including Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and original host David Letterman, who returned to throw CBS property off the Ed Sullivan Theater roof. Recent musical guests include David Byrne, the Strokes, Michael Stipe, Chris Stapleton, and Foo Fighters, who previously served as the final musical guest of Letterman’s Late Show.
When speaking to The New York Times last month, Colbert discussed his decision to cover political topics and lean into current events, and how that often drew the ire of the Trump administration. “Comedians are anti-authoritarian by nature,” Colbert said. “And authoritarians are never going to like anybody to laugh at them. The number of newspeople who have said to me or Jon Stewart or any of the guys who do this, ‘God, I wish I could say what you say on air.’ And we can. I think that upsets them. I think it might be upsetting that we really do not live in their world of principalities and powers.”
Two women have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the death of a decorated U.S. Army veteran.
Amos Ferrier, 38, was responding to an attempted auto theft in south Minneapolis on Friday. Police say Ferrier, who was an Army medic, confronted the suspects as they tried to steal his car. He was either struck by or jumped on the hood of the suspects’ getaway car.
Ferrier was badly hurt and later died after he was thrown from the hood, police say.
So far this year, the Minneapolis Police Department has seen about 2,300 motor vehicle thefts. That’s a 24% increase from this time last year.
“Post-2020, post-George Floyd, all that stuff, the auto thefts went on a huge increase,” said Bryan Hermerding, a lieutenant who supervises the auto theft task force for Hennepin County.
This year, the sheriff’s office officially teamed up with the Edina, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park police departments to crack down on car crimes
“Outside of Minneapolis, we’ve seen a significant decrease in auto thefts in some ofthose suburban cities,” he said.
Through April, the task force has recovered 228 stolen vehicles and arrested 72 people, primarily kids.
“Any time that you can multiply resources and get people working on the same page and working together towards one common goal is huge,” he said.
While Minneapolis isn’t a part of the task force, Hermerding says they do work together and there have been talks of them joining.
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