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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
TSA agents found two loaded guns in carry-on bags at MSP Airport
TSA agents found two loaded guns in carry-on bags at MSP Airport originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Two loaded guns were found in carry-on bags by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this week. The separate discoveries were made on Tuesday when passengers presented their bags for screening, prompting MSP Airport police to be alerted and confiscate the weapons. The TSA says it has stopped 22 guns at MSP checkpoints so far in 2025. In the whole of 2024, it stopped 52. "With our summer travel season underway, we strongly encourage passengers to pack smart and start with an empty bag," said Marty Robinson, TSA's Federal Security Director for Minnesota. "Bringing a firearm to the checkpoint is a careless, expensive mistake that increases risks to passengers and airport employees. Individuals who own firearms should familiarize themselves with regulations regarding where their weapons can and cannot be carried." Any passenger who brings a gun through security faces a fine and a five-year ban from TSA PreCheck eligibility. Guns can be brought on planes when they are placed in checked baggage and are left unloaded in a locked hardback case and packed separately from ammunition. Guns must be declared at the check-in counter. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Axios
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Axios
Road construction projects to watch in 2025
Sorry, Minnesota drivers. Winter is over, and the orange cones cometh. The big picture: The Minnesota Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced the start of road construction season, with nearly 180 projects kicking off to shore up the state's roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure. Driving the news: The season starts with a bang late Friday in the heart of the Twin Cities, with all eastbound lanes of the Interstate 94 bridge linking Minneapolis to St. Paul set to shut down all weekend. The partial closure lasts through early Monday, but the project will reduce this section of I-94 to two lanes through fall. What we're watching: Hang in there, Bloomington, Richfield, Edina — and, really, anyone who takes I-494 to MSP Airport. From April 28 through November, maintenance work on the I-494 bridge over the Minnesota River will close one lane in both directions. Immediately to the west, another sprawling 494 project that will add E-ZPass lanes, a new I-35W interchange and replace or repair several overpasses enters year three of four. What they're saying:"Drivers should use caution as they see more work zones, more lane closures and orange cones — and most importantly more workers wearing their high-visibility safety gear along the highway," MnDOT commissioner Nancy Daubenberger said in a statement. Here are a few more major projects to watch for: 😏 North Shore-goers, good news! Only one year left on that bridge replacement project on I-35 in Hinckley! The bad news: That year is this year. Pack a stress ball. 🖖 South metro commuters: I-35W will be resurfaced between the Burnsville Split and the Minnesota River. 🌉 I-394 from downtown Minneapolis to Highway 100 will see lane and ramp closures as crews repair 34 bridges. The pain ramps up in August when crews plan to close 394's E-ZPass lanes for roughly two months. 🦝 Coon Rapids drivers will see ramp closures as crews add a third lane in each direction to Highway 10. on St. Paul's East Side is closed through early summer for the first half of a two-year reconstruction project. Elsewhere in the city, work on 10 bridges over I-94 and I-35E will begin this spring, and a project on the John Ireland Boulevard bridge near the State Capitol will launch after the Twin Cities Marathon in October.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
How much snow fell in Minnesota on Sunday, Mar. 30?
A storm system brought a blanket of heavy, wet snow to Minnesota on Sunday. The winter storm struck mostly in central and northern Minnesota, though the Twin Cities did see a brief period of heavy snowfall that left 1.7 inches at MSP Airport during the afternoon. On Saturday, heavy rain swept across much of the state, with the Twin Cities seeing among the highest totals, with more than 2 inches of rain falling. Further north things were more serious on Sunday, with several inches of heavy snow falling, causing plenty of problems on the roads. Sign up for our BREAKING WEATHER newsletters The Minnesota State Patrol says that as of 8 p.m. Sunday, there had been more than 200 crashes, vehicles off the road, or spinouts. Of those, 13 results in injuries. Here's a look at the latest snow totals from Sunday's storm, courtesy of the NWS and the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network (CoCoRaHS): This list will be updated as more totals come in. 3.3 inches – Nisswa 3.0 inches – Ellendale 2.4 inches – Corcoran 2.3 inches – Kerrick, Duluth 2.2 inches – Casino, Holyoke, Pillager, Carlton 2.0 inches – Pine Knoll, Credit River, Ghent, Floodwood, Gary New Duluth, Aitkin 1.8 inches – Elko New Market, Esko, Duquette, Isanti, McGregor, Harris 1.7 inches – MSP Airport, Emily, Libby, Crosslake 1.6 inches – Lemond 1.5 inches – Shorewood, Maple Plain, Merrifield 1.4 inches – Jenkins, Mahtowa 1.3 inches – Finlayson, Hermantown, Duxbury 1.2 inches – NWS Chanhassen, Shaw.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Minnesota weather: Snow totals from March 4-5 storm
The Brief The March snowstorm is officially the largest snowfall of the season in the Twin Cities. Many areas in the Twin Cities have picked up 7+ inches of snow. Here are the latest snow totals, as of 6 a.m. The snow is still falling, so snow totals will be updated. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A March snowstorm has dumped several inches of snow in the Twin Cities metro, with snow expected to fall through the morning commute. The March storm marked the largest snowfall of the season at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. By the numbers Here's a look at some snow totals on Wednesday. Note: The snow is still falling, so these snow totals will be updated and could change. Dennison: 13 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Elko New Maret: 11.5 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Apple Valley: 11 inches (as of 7 a.m.) Ellendale: 10.2 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Northfield: 10 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Lakeville: 10 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Prior Lake: 9.5 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Woodbury: 9.3 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Apple Valley: 8.5 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Owatonna: 9 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Inver Grove Heights: 9 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Stillwater: 9 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Oakdale: 8.5 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Nye, Wisconsin: 8.5 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Rosemount: 8.5 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Burnsville: 8.2 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) New Brighton: 8.2 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) St. Anthony: 8 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Savage: 8 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Hastings: 8 inches (as of 6 a.m.) River Falls, Wisconsin: 8 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Downtown St. Paul: 8 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Edina: 8 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Albert Lea: 8 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Hugo: 7.8 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) White Bear Lake: 7.5 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Shoreview: 7.5 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Mankato: 7.5 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) MSP Airport: 7.4 inches (as of 6 a.m.) — the largest snowfall of the season Fridly: 7.3 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Richfield: 7.2 (as of 6 a.m.) Cottage Grove: 7.2 inches (as of 7 a.m.) Eden Prairie: 7 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Downtown Minneapolis: 7 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Amery, Wisconsin: 6.8 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Lino Lakes: 6.6 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Chisago City: 6.5 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Chanhassen: 6.5 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Victoria: 6.1 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Roseville: 6 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Coon Rapids: 5.6 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Blaine: 5.6 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Menomonie: 5 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) North Branch: 4.7 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Robbinsdale: 4.6 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Anoka: 4.5 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Plymouth: 4.2 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Corcoran: 4 inches (as of 7 a.m.) Long Lake: 4 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Rochester: 3.5 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Oak Grove: 3 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Glencoe: 2.7 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Monticello: 2.5 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Marshall: 2.5 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Sherburne: 2.2 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Champlin: 2.1 inches (as of 7:30 a.m.) Maple Lake: 2 inches (as of 7 a.m.) Dassel: 1.8 inches (as of 7;30 a.m.) St. Cloud: 0.8 inches (as of 7 a.m.) Little Falls: 0.5 inches (as of 6 a.m.) Send FOX 9 your snow totals, but don't take a measurement of a drift — try to find the average in your yard or on your deck. READ MORE:Semi teetering on the edge of snowy overpass in Maplewood What to expect Snow will continue to fall through the morning commute. Wind is also an issue, with gusts upwards of 40 mph in the Twin Cities. READ MORE: Minneapolis firefighters battle 3-alarm fire during snowstorm A winter storm warning is in effect for the Twin Cities and much of western Wisconsin, while most of southern Minnesota is under a blizzard warning until Wednesday afternoon. Heavy snow will taper to lighter snow and then flurries through the morning commute, with snow wrapping up by lunchtime. Difficult travel is expected as the cleanup process continues into the afternoon. After the snow, it'll turn sunny Wednesday afternoon, but it'll stay windy. By Wednesday night, it'll be cold and quiet, as breezes gradually relax. Thursday will be tranquil and sunny, with a high of around 36 degrees. The angle of the March sun will help melt all this snow. The snowstorm led to numerous school closings and delays on Wednesday. You can find a list here. FOX 9 is tracking the storm as it moves through Minnesota. We will have live coverage starting at 2 a.m. Wednesday. You can watch all of our local coverage on Wednesday and beyond on FOX LOCAL. Learn how to download it to your smart TV or through Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, and other services by clicking here.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Minnesota weather: Snow totals following Valentine's Day snow
The Brief Most of the Twin Cities area saw between 2 and 3 inches of snow accumulated after Valentine's Day. Higher accumulations were reported further north, where almost 5 inches of snow fell in the Duluth area. Saturday is expected to stay quiet and steady, with bitter cold on the way. (FOX 9) - Valentine's Day snowfall left a mess behind Friday evening. By the numbers The following snow totals were shared by the National Weather Service Saturday morning: Duluth, 4.7 inches Moose Lake, 4.9 inches Sandstone, 5 inches Pine City, 3 inches Hugo, 2.6 inches St. Paul, 3 inches Falcon Heights, 2.7 inches MSP Airport, 1.8 inches West St. Paul, 2.5 inches Eagan, 1.9 inches Burnsville, 1.9 inches Apple Valley, 3 inches Northfield, 2.7 inches Rochester, 3 inches READ MORE: Minnesota weather: Quiet Saturday before another surge of frigid air returns No precipitation is expected in the upcoming week. The Source FOX 9 weather forecast.
