Photos: Minnesotans greet the first winter storm of the season

The winter's first snow at Lake Bemidji
A biker braves winter's first snow near Lake Bemidji Friday morning.
Monika Lawrence for MPR News

After a delightfully mild fall, winter weather has finally made its debut in Minnesota — in the form of a powerful winter storm.

Blizzard warnings for western Minnesota are in effect — and some residents of northern towns saw a few inches of heavy snow sitting on their doorsteps this morning.

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MPR News Bemidji reporter John Enger checked in to see how two famous Minnesotans were handling the frigid weather:

And whether you're enjoying the snow or hating every second of it, remember to stay safe. In case you're new here, or just forgot, here's a guide to surviving the first snow in Minnesota.