Minnesota Winter

Snowplows are a winter staple here in Minnesota, but passing them isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Let’s talk safety on those snowy highways.

As we dig out from this week’s snowfall, it’s hard not to think about Minnesota's icy past and its booming ice industry.

Living here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, we're used to seeing warnings issued about the weather, health threats and enhanced campaigns to nab speeders or drunk drivers. But a new alert for Minnesota has just been issued by the U.S. Post Office.

Every time it snows here in Minnesota, a quiet but passionate debate often breaks out: should you leave your windshield wipers up or down?

We'll soon be shivering our way through more frigid sub-zero temperatures, but just how close are we to the coldest temperature ever recorded in Minnesota?

Protect your car this winter by washing off corrosive salt and sand regularly to avoid damage to paint and structure.

Did you know there's an ideal temperature that will keep you cozy and help cut your costs at the same time during the winter here in Minnesota?

This month is usually the grayest in Minnesota, with lots of cloudy days. Temperatures also drop quickly; for example, in Minneapolis, the average high is 50°F at the start of the month but falls to 35°F by the end, will that pattern continue this year?

Minnesota is currently making its way through one of the weirdest winters ever, but even with warmer temperatures and no snow, a massive ski race is still a go for this weekend in the Bold North.

It's a weather phenomenon that doesn't happen very often, but a 'steam devil' just appeared here in Minnesota.

Explore the essential elements of Minnesota's snow laws, where failure to comply could result in hefty fines and legal consequences.

Utility company disconnection is a huge worry for many Minnesotans in the fall and winter months. The Cold Weather Rule provides protection and relief from utility disconnection.