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Winter Storm Triggers Snow Emergencies Across Minnesota

3/15/2026

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A major winter storm is expected in Minnesota this weekend, prompting several cities to declare snow emergencies.
In Minneapolis, snow emergency runs 9 p.m. March 15 to 8 a.m. March 16, with parking restrictions.
St. Paul and Richfield declared snow emergencies with parking bans.
Minnesota Department of Transportation issued a travel alert for southeast Minnesota.
Residents should prepare for difficult travel and keep vehicles off streets to aid snow clearing.

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Story summary

A major winter storm is expected in Minnesota this weekend, prompting several cities to declare snow emergencies.
In Minneapolis, snow emergency runs 9 p.m. March 15 to 8 a.m. March 16, with parking restrictions.
St. Paul and Richfield declared snow emergencies with parking bans.
Minnesota Department of Transportation issued a travel alert for southeast Minnesota.
Residents should prepare for difficult travel and keep vehicles off streets to aid snow clearing.