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Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Extreme cold warning issued as wind chills as low as -45 degrees swoop in overnight
The National Weather Service Twin Cities has issued an extreme cold warning predicting temperatures with wind chill on Monday morning to plunge as low as -45 degrees below zero. The arctic temperatures will swoop in around 1 a.m. and stick around until about 11 a.m., forecasters say. The dangerous cold Monday morning includes non-wind chill temperatures that will drop to -10 to -20 degrees below with wind gusts up to 15 mph. Wind chills of up to -35 below have prompted a cold weather advisory for southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Compared to Monday, Tuesday will bring slightly weaker winds, but also lower temperatures, which will result in similar wind chills as Monday (between -35 and -45 degrees). Wind chills Tuesday will improve as the day goes on, rising between -15 and -25 below as temperatures remain below zero. The mercury is expected to remain below zero through Thursday, the NWS said on X. By next weekend, temperatures will rise into the 20s. With wind chill temperatures as low as -25, frostbite can happen in as little as 15 minutes In addition, hypothermia is a concern, according to the National Weather Service, calling it the most common winter weather killer. 'When you hear of a hiker, climber, hunter, or a stranded traveler perishing from cold weather exposure, hypothermia was the cause,' according to the National Weather Service. 'Most people are surprised to learn that hypothermia deaths can occur with temperatures between 30 and 50 degrees. If you or your clothing are wet, then hypothermia becomes even more likely.' The National Weather Service advises people to dress warmly in extreme cold, including three layers of clothing, a face mask, a hat, and gloves. News | Very cold weather is coming. US about to get 10th and chilliest polar vortex this winter News | Meteorologist Wren Clair is out at KSTP-TV News | St. Paul investigates possible second exposure death; Salvation Army opens daytime warming centers News | MnDOT announces statewide Name a Snowplow winners: 'Anthony Sledwards,' 'I Came. I Thaw. I Conquered,' among them News | Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
MnDOT announces winners of Name a Snowplow contest
Feb. 12—We're Off To See The Blizzard and Anthony Sledwards join the Minnesota Department of Transportations' snowplow fleet as two of the eight winners in the 2024-25 Name a Snowplow contest. Governor Tim Walz joined MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger to announce the winning names today. Nearly 23,500 voters cast a ballot in this year's contest. The winning names, in order of vote totals, and their future homes are: * We're Off To See The Blizzard — District 8 (Southwest Minnesota) * Snowtorious B.I.G. — District 4 (West Central Minnesota) * Plowabunga! — District 6 (Southeast Minnesota) * Anthony Sledwards — Metro District (Twin Cities) * You're Welcome — District 2 (Northwest Minnesota) * Don'tcha Snow — District 3 (Central Minnesota) * Skol Plow — District 1 (Northeast Minnesota) * I Came, I Thaw, I Conquered — District 7 (South Central Minnesota) The order of all 50 finalists can be found on MnDOT's Name a Snowplow website. "Anthony Sledwards is officially ready for Minnesota winter," said Governor Walz. "And let's remember it's not just the plows, but the 1,600 Minnesota snowplow drivers who keep us safe and our roads cleared all winter long. A big thank you to those drivers and the Minnesotans who continue to demonstrate unrivaled creativity in naming our snowplows!" "Each season we have so much fun selecting new and creative snowplow names, but this contest is also a great way to highlight the hard work of our snowplow drivers and keep them safe," said Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger. "Please slow down and give our snowplow drivers plenty of space to clear roads safely every time it snows." MnDOT invited people to submit creative snowplow name ideas in December 2024 and received more than 7,300 submissions; most suggestions were submitted multiple times by multiple people. Agency staff narrowed the list to 50 finalists for the public to vote on. This is the fifth year that MnDOT has hosted the Name a Snowplow contest. Statewide, MnDOT now has 44 named snowplows, including Plowy McPlowFace, Betty Whiteout, and Taylor Drift. In addition to the 40 named snowplows selected through the annual Name a Snowplow contests, MnDOT staff have also helped to name four additional snowplows statewide in acknowledgement of highways the state plows adjacent to tribal lands.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
MnDOT announces statewide Name a Snowplow winners: ‘Anthony Sledwards,' ‘I Came. I Thaw. I Conquered,' among them
Eight winners emerged Wednesday from the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Name a Snowplow contest after nearly 23,500 cast votes. The winner for the Twin Cities snowplow is Anthony Sledwards, presumably in honor of Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Other winners include We're Off the See The Blizzard, Snowtorious B.I.G., Plowabunga!, You're Welcome, Don'tcha Snow, Skol Plow and I Came, I Thaw, I Conquered. 'Anthony Sledwards is officially ready for Minnesota winter,' said Gov. Walz in a release. 'And let's remember it's not just the plows, but the 1,600 Minnesota snowplow drivers who keep us safe and our roads cleared all winter long. A big thank you to those drivers and the Minnesotans who continue to demonstrate unrivaled creativity in naming our snowplows!' Drivers should remember to slow down and give snowplow drivers space so they can safely do their jobs, said Nancy Daubenberger, MnDOT commissioner. Minnesotans were invited to submit their snowplow name ideas in December. The department received more than 7,300 submissions, with most ideas submitted multiple times by multiple people. The list was narrowed down by staff to 50 finalists for the public to vote on. This is the fifth annual Name a Snowplow contest hosted by MnDOT. Statewide, the department has so far named 44 snowplows, as well as helped name four other snowplows in acknowledgement of highways the state plows along tribal lands. All 50 finalists can be found at Local News | 'Winter Walk to School Day' to take place across Minnesota Wednesday Local News | St. Paul Downtown Airport increased operations in 2024, improvements on the horizon Local News | Delta flight makes emergency landing Sunday at MSP Airport following mechanical issue Local News | Crime down 6%, ridership up 6% on Metro Transit year-over-year, officials announce Local News | MN DVS counter leaves St. Paul's University Avenue for Transfer Road
CBS News
12-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Watch live: Officials announce winners of MnDOT's Name a Snowplow contest
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Officials on Wednesday morning will announce the winners of this year's Name a Snowplow contest. Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger will reveal the winning names at an 11 a.m. news conference. They'll announce eight winners — one for each MnDOT district. How to watch More than 7,300 names were submitted for this year's contest and the list was shortened to 50 finalists last month. This is the fifth year of the state agency's contest, which allows the public to name a plow in each of the agency's eight districts across the state. Winning names of previous years include Taylor Drift, Dolly Plowton, Plowy McPlowFace, Darth Blader and Blizzard of Oz. Note: The above video first aired on Dec. 10, 2024.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Family identifies DC crash victim as Mahtomedi native
One of the 67 people killed in Wednesday night's deadly air collision in Washington, D.C., grew up in Mahtomedi, according to online posts by family members. Wendy Jo Shaffer, of Charlotte, N.C., was on board American Airlines Flight 5342 when it collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter on its approach to Ronald Reagan National Airport, sending the two aircraft plummeting into the Potomac River and killing everyone on board, a verified GoFundMe page states. 'She was a radiant soul, a devoted wife to Nathan, and an incredible mother to her two beautiful boys ages 3 and 1,' friends wrote in the GoFundMe post. 'Her love, kindness, and unwavering spirit touched everyone who knew her, and her absence leaves a void that can never be filled.' On Thursday, a family friend and FOX News correspondent Bill Melugin posted a statement from Nathan Shaffer on X. 'I'm still waiting to wake up from this nightmare, but I fear this is the truth,' Nathan Shaffer wrote to Melugin. 'Wendy was not just beautiful on the outside, but was a truly amazing woman through and through. She was the best wife, mother, and friend that anyone could ever hope for. Her love, kindness, and strength touched everyone she met. We will miss you more than words can express, Wendy Jo. I love you endlessly! Rest in peace, my love.' Shaffer, whose maiden name was Wigstrom, graduated in 2007 from Mahtomedi High School, where she played varsity hockey, soccer and lacrosse, said Britni Roth, a longtime friend who graduated from Mahtomedi with Shaffer. Shaffer graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2012 with a degree in chemical engineering and worked for Cargill, Roth said. Roth said her friend was 'genuinely wonderful.' 'Wendy was, simply put, one of the most truly beautiful people,' Roth said. 'She excelled at everything she did. She was smart, funny, kind, athletic and full of life. She brought joy into every room and left an imprint on everyone's heart. She was one of a kind.' Local News | New 'high-end' buffet restaurant coming to Woodbury Local News | Wisconsin anglers rescued after pickup sinks in St. Croix River Local News | Stillwater woman's parachute 'fully' deployed before fatal incident, company officials say Local News | Here are winners of Washington County's Name a Snowplow contest. Voting for the Minnesota contest starts next. Local News | Wisconsin town hall participants urge pulling plug on Xcel Energy solar farm Money raised in the GoFundMe fundraiser ( 'will provide essential support for funeral expenses, childcare, education, and the day-to-day needs of the family as they adjust to life without their beloved wife and mother,' the post states. 'Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference and show this family that they are not alone in their grief.' As of Friday morning, the fundraiser had raised more than $240,000. 'Wendy was the heart of her family — a loving partner to her husband and a nurturing, joyful mother to her children,' the post states. 'She dedicated her life to creating a warm, loving home filled with laughter and care. Her boys were her greatest pride and joy, and she dreamed of watching them grow into the amazing individuals she knew they would become.'
