Minnesota State Patrol asks drivers to delay or cancel journey plans till the winter storm passes

The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) is asking drivers to remain off the roads till the winter storm passes, stating troopers have responded to lots of of crashes throughout the state on Sunday.

In an replace late Sunday night, a spokesperson for MSP stated between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., regulation enforcement responded to 67 property injury crashes, three damage crashes, 4 spinouts, 121 automobiles off the highway, and 7 jackknifed semi-trucks.

Troopers have been responding to crashes all day, with the State Patrol reporting 96 property injury crashes, 14 damage crashes, 9 spinouts, 102 automobiles off the highway, and 9 jackknifed semi-trucks between 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Prior to 1:30 p.m., troopers reported responding to 179 property injury crashes, 12 damage crashes, 5 spinouts, 163 automobiles off the highway, and 7 jackknifed semi-trucks.

Due to the excessive quantity of crashes they’ve already responded to, the State Patrol is requesting drivers cancel or a minimum of delay journey plans till the winter storm has handed.

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Gov. Walz declares peacetime emergency

Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and approved the National Guard to offer help for emergency storm operations.

Gov. Walz signed the order Sunday, stating, “During a time of peak holiday travel, the winter weather moving across the state poses a major risk for anyone on the roads. As we work to alleviate the dangerous conditions, I’m grateful to the National Guard for stepping up to help drivers get home safely.”

The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office has requested the National Guard’s assist with personnel, gear, amenities and assets to assist stranded motorists and reply to extreme climate.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has additionally issued a warning asking drivers to keep away from state highways and Interstate 90 in south-central Minnesota, and state roads in southeast and southwest Minnesota.

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Snow emergencies throughout the metro space

Your metropolis could declare a snow emergency, or it might have a standing rule that defines the place drivers can park their automobiles all through the winter climate months.

To discover out the rule the place you reside, click on town identify on the next record: