A late-season snowstorm hit Minnesota, causing chaos across the state with blizzard conditions in the south. Gov. Tim Walz deployed the National Guard to assist with emergency operations and rescue stranded drivers in Freeborn County. Major highways were closed, and travel was not advised in many southern Minnesota counties. MPR News hosted a discussion with meteorologist Paul Huttner and MnDOT’s Bryan Lillie to provide updates on the storm and road conditions. The conversation is available on the Minnesota Now podcast. MPR News is dedicated to providing reliable journalism and fostering understanding in the community. Listeners can support this public resource by subscribing to the podcast and accessing transcripts of broadcasts on their website. Despite the unexpected weather, Minnesotans are coming together to navigate the storm and keep each other safe.
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