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Kids Kick Off Snow Boogers While Winter Blankets Central Minnesota

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3 months ago

December 8, 2025

Kids Kick Off Snow Boogers While Winter Blankets Central Minnesota

It already feels like it has been a long winter.. but it’s only December 8th.

Central Minnesota has already seen 9.9″ of snow this year and, despite the fact that is still below an average winter in Minnesota historically, it is more than we had seen the last couple of winters to this point.

Additionally, the blanket of snow across the state is making the air 11 degrees colder than normal, per WJON.

Since it looks like winter is here to stay for the time being, let’s talk about some of the low-key things we love about winter in the Land of 10,000 Frozen Lakes.

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SNOW BOOGERS

Oh, man do I love kicking a good snow booger off of a car. My kids love it too, to the point where I have to remind them that kicking them off of a stranger’s car is counter to typical Midwest etiquette… you have to ask first!

BLASTING INTO HYPERSPEED

There’s something so mesmerizing about driving at night in a rural area with a snowstorm happening, specifically the kind of snow with the giant flakes. When the flakes get lit up by the headlights I feel like I am piloting the Millennium Falcon or something. It can get a little hypnotizing even!

DRIVING ON A FULLY FROZEN LAKE

This seems like a bridge too far for a lot of people I meet that aren’t from this area, specifically west-coasters and those from the south. They just can’t wrap their mind around just hopping in the truck and going straight across the lake to the other side.

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Here’s how much snow parts of Minnesota got on Saturday, Feb. 28

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3 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Here’s how much snow parts of Minnesota got on Saturday, Feb. 28

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Storm reports in from Minnesota on Saturday, Feb. 28.

LANESBORO, Minn. (FOX 9) – Impressive snow totals were reported in parts of Minnesota after a narrow band of heavy snowfall worked its way across the state.

Minnesota snow totals for the last day of February 2026

Snow totals for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (FOX 9)

By the numbers:

Many areas saw more snow than was expected before temperatures warm up in the coming days.

The following snow totals were reported across Minnesota:

Lanesboro: 10 inches
Preston: 10 inches
St. Peter: 7 inches
Stewartville: 7 inches
Caledonia: 6 inches
Nicollet: 6 inches
New Ulm: 5.5 inches
Rochester: 4.9 inches
Mankato: 4.5 inches

The Source: This story uses information from the FOX 9 weather forecast and the National Weather Service.

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East Range Police Department officer passes away

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15 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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East Range Police Department officer passes away

A police officer in northern Minnesota unexpectedly passed away earlier this week.

The East Range Police Department said that Sgt. Cody Siebert passed away on Friday, less than 24 hours after being diagnosed with a brain infection.

The department said that Siebert was known for his happy-go-lucky personality and that “if you couldn’t get along with Cody, it was your fault.”

Siebert started at the K9 program in Babbitt with K9 Taconite (Tac) before going to the East Range Police Department.

“The hole left by Sgt. Siebert’s passing will be impossible to fill,” East Range police said. “We at ERPD love you and will miss you always. We have it from here.”

Mesabi East Schools also stated that the district was “truly blessed to have him walking our halls, greeting students, encouraging staff, and building relationships that went far beyond the badge.”

Click here for a GoFundMe to support Siebert’s family.

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How ICE’s presence is affecting child care in Minnesota

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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How ICE’s presence is affecting child care in Minnesota

What happens to day care providers when families decide to stay home? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis is joined by early childhood education reporter Kyra Miles to talk about how the the increase of federal immigration agents is affecting the child care industry and children, families and child care workers.

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