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Severe Winter Storm Disrupts Travel, Power in Midwest

12/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A major winter storm is affecting Minnesota and Wisconsin, causing dangerous travel.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns blizzard conditions with up to 10 inches of snow in eastern Minnesota.
By Sunday afternoon, more than 200 flights were delayed and 67 canceled at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.
In Michigan, more than 30,000 homes have lost power, with more than 30 million people under weather alerts.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, which struck from March 11-14, paralyzed the northeastern United States with over 40 inches of snow, causing approximately 400 deaths and halting transportation. This catastrophic event highlighted the vulnerabilities in infrastructure and emergency preparedness, prompting significant changes, including the underground placement of telegraph and railway lines to mitigate future disruptions from severe weather.

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Story summary

A major winter storm is affecting Minnesota and Wisconsin, causing dangerous travel.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns blizzard conditions with up to 10 inches of snow in eastern Minnesota.
By Sunday afternoon, more than 200 flights were delayed and 67 canceled at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.
In Michigan, more than 30,000 homes have lost power, with more than 30 million people under weather alerts.

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