Prolonged snowstorm hits southern Minnesota

Heavy snow, along with some freezing rain, and even some reports of thunder and lightning, continues across much of southern Minnesota in the first round of a multi-part winter storm. By the time it's done, snow totals could exceed a foot in parts of southwestern Minnesota and 5 to 10 inches in the Twin Cities.

This is an MPR News evening update for Jan. 3, 2023. Hosted by Matt Sepic.

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