It you have a season pass to Afton Alps, this post may just make your day—and I’m not writing about the snowy forecast.

Vail Resorts, Inc. has purchased Afton Alps—and season pass holders will immediately receive a 25-percent discount off of lift tickets at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood this season.

Vail Resorts purchased Afton Alps and Mount Brighton in Michigan for $20 million. The two ski areas give Vail Resorts access to more than 468,000 active skiers and snowboarders in the Twin Cities and Detroit metropolitan areas.

Vail Resorts plans to:

• Improve snowmaking, parking and access to provide a more consistent experience throughout the ski season;
• Look into opportunities to add new summer activities;
• Redesign and updated terrain parks;
• Offer coaching and instruction for skiers of all levels;
• Have dedicated racing programs;
• Expanded dining and entertainment options at the base area,
• Create opportunities to connect guests from each of these ski areas to its seven world-class resorts in Colorado and Lake Tahoe through season pass and other lift ticket products.

“These acquisitions are part of a new strategy for Vail Resorts to drive season pass sales and build broader guest loyalty by looking at premier smaller ski areas located near major urban markets,” Rob Katz, chairman and CEO of Vail Resorts said in a news release.

Afton Alps is the largest ski area near a major city in the Midwest with 48 trails on nearly 300 acres, 18 lifts, four base areas, night skiing and riding, tubing and an 18-hole golf course.

Vail Resorts is planning season pass products for Afton Alps in time for the 2013-2014 season pass sales period, beginning in March 2013.

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It might really begin to feel like Christmas this weekend.

Forecasters are saying that the Twin Cities metro area — including Oakdale — could finally see the first measurable snow of this winter season.

There is a 60 percent chance of snow Friday after 3 p.m. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high of 34 degrees. There is an 80 percent chance of snowfall Saturday evening. 

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory, predicting snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in west central and south central Minnesota. The Twin Cities should see an inch of snow or less.

Saturday through Sunday the Twin Cities — including Oakdale — are expected to receive 3 to 5 inches of snow, with some areas receiving more than 6 inches. 

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North High School is preparing for a musical extravaganza. 

Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of choral music at the Festival Choir Concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17 in the North High School Auditorium at 2416 11th Ave. in North St. Paul.  

The Northern Lights Show Choir, Varsity Choir, Concert Choir and Concert Chorale will all be performing during the Festival Choir Concert. In keeping with tradition, audience members will be invited to join the choirs on stage in singing the “Hallelujah Chorus” near the end of the concert. The audience will also be invited to sing “Silent Night” with the seniors for the concluding song, “Peace, Peace.”

Admission for the concert is $3 for adults and $2 for students and senior citizens. Children 5 years old and under are free.

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Oakdale will be buzzing with activities this weekend.

If you want to stay in town, check out some of these events that run on Friday and Saturday. 

Hope for the Holidays - 'A Home Away From Home' — "Hope for the Holidays" is an evening of drama, music and light refreshment and Hope Church. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $7.

Life gets so busy around Christmas. There’s always more to do but with less time. Managing a family and work is enough, and “to do” lists never seem to get done. In the flurry of activity we can lose focus on what or who is most important to us. Meet Megan Kessler, co-owner of the Kessler Inn. Megan doesn’t miss a thing. In this dramatic story, we see Megan begin to lose her way, but someone goes to great lengths to get her attention and help her to wake up.

Oakdale Indoor Market — The indoor market is back for its second year. More than 30 local vendors will be selling food, jewelry, wooden toys, children's books and vintage home items. It will take place at the Oakdale Discovery Center from 9 a.m. to noon on the following Saturdays: Dec. 22, Jan. 5, Jan. 19, Feb. 2 and Feb. 16. 

Treasures at Tenacity: Holiday Boutique, Wellness Fair & Garage Sale — Holiday boutique and wellness fair to benefit the non-profit Charities Challenge at Tenacity Fitness studio from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. There will be a variet of vendors including Vault Denim, Dove Chocolate, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Tupperware, Shakeology, Juice+, Rustic Pies of Stillwater and baked goods, jewelry, massage, healing touch, special sale on fitness packages. High quality garage sale items such as a drum set, nearly new children's toys, books, fashion, fitness and outdoor equipment, bikes, outdoor equipment and furniture. All donations are tax deductible to benefit Charities Challenge whose mission is to promote exercise for all abilities to prevent and treat chronic disease.

Holiday Cookie Sale — Silver Lake Church will be hosting its Holiday Cookie Sale from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, according to the City of Oakdale Facebook page. 

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The following is a summary of incidents that occurred in Oakdale between Nov. 28 and Dec. 2 as provided by the Oakdale Police Department.

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Nov. 28

• A 44-year-old man was arrested for allegedly throwing his 21-year-old son to the ground. The man’s wife and the son’s girlfriend both gave statements to the police regarding the incident.
• Police responded to a report of two men fighting in the garage at the 4800 block of Helena Lane. When police arrived the doors were closed and no one would come to the door. Later, police found one of the men, who had significant facial injuries. The man said that a 26-year-old Oakdale man caused the injuries. The man said that he first punched the 26-year-old man and then he fought back and repeatedly punched him in the face and hit his head on the concrete.
• Police were dispatched to Demori’s Italian Restaurant regarding an assault report. The 31-year-old complainant said that he was punched in the mouth by a man inside Demori’s who deliberately damaged his eyeglasses. A witness said he saw the suspect leave in a Toyota Camry. Bar employees and the witness said the suspect is a frequent customer.
• A 37-year-old man reported a threatening phone call around 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 27. The caller said that if he ever saw the complainant he would beat him with a tire iron and wouldn’t stop until he was dead. The complainant said that the caller was intoxicated and has not had problems with him in the past. The complainant believed that the caller was upset because the complainant is married to his child’s mother. The man wanted to document the incident. 

Nov. 29

• A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman at the 1300 block of Gentry Avenue. The woman said she was thrown against a wall and then onto the ground. Police observed scratches on the woman’s neck. The man said he was acting in self-defense. The man was cited for domestic assault and booked in Washington County Jail. The man also had a warrant out from Ramsey County for a DWI. 

Nov. 30

• Police responded to a theft report on the 2700 block of Holly Avenue. Someone broke into the complainant’s outdoor shed and took a pop up ice shelter valued at $150 and an ice auger valued at $300. The complainant found the auger under a nearby pine tree, but the motor was removed.
• Police responded to a theft report at Best Buy. Best Buy reported that one of its male employees was seen in surveillance footage stealing a valid $50 gift card and use it on Nov. 24.
• A 51-year-old woman reported that her live-in 46-year-old boyfriend assaulted her. Police observed red marks and scratches on her neck. The woman said her boyfriend disconnected the phone when she tried to dial 911. The woman reported that her boyfriend threatened to kill her for calling the police. The man was booked in Washington County Jail. 

Dec. 2

• Police were dispatched to the 4100 block of Gershwin Avenue on a domestic assault report. A woman reported that her boyfriend punched her several times in the face. The woman had a bloody nose and left ear and also had several scrapes on her arms and legs. The woman said the assault happened in the hallway at the residence. The man was arrested and booked in Washington County Jail.

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Considering the addition of a pet to your home? This weekly column features a few of the pets Oakdale-based Coco's Heart Dog Rescue has available for adoption. For more pets, and information on volunteering or providing a foster home for animals, visit http://cocosheartdogrescue.org/.

About this column: Coco's Heart Dog Rescue, an Oakdale-based organization that places dogs scheduled to be euthanized and cats in foster homes until they can be adopted, lists some of their available pets.

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The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch the week of Nov. 26 through Dec. 1. Click on the headline to read the full article.

Oakdale

Trial Date Set for Man Suspected of Stabbing Woman to Death

Thomas J. Fox, 44, was accused of murdering a 39-year-old Oakdale woman last year.

Weapons Possession, Terroristic Threats, Domestic Assault: Jail Bookings

Jail bookings information from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3 provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

Concrete Slam, Death Threat, Bar Fight: Oakdale Police Blotter

Here is a selection of incidents recently responded to by the Oakdale Police Department.

Fire, Car Accidents, 'Alarming' Incidents: Oakdale Fire Blotter

A report of some of the incidents responded to by the Oakdale Fire Department.

Woodbury

Drive-thru Times Two, Waved Off, Sticky Situation: Woodbury Police Blotter

Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Nov. 20-26.

Woodbury Man Charged in Knife Wielding Road Rage Incident

The altercation occurred near Panda Express in January.

Call About Shoplifting at Woodbury Walmart Turns into Heroin Bust

The incident occurred in late November.

Woodbury Man Sentenced for Voting as Felon

The man, who voted in the 2010 election, was previously convicted of burglary.

Second Person Charged in Woodbury Mail Theft Case

Eugene Laron Johnson, 26, of St. Paul, is the latest to face a felony count.

Stillwater

Police: Mother Arrested for DWI after Teens Cause a Scene at Walmart

A 44-year-old Stillwater woman was arrested for suspicion of third-degree DWI last week after she was called to pick up her teenage son who was part of a trio reportedly causing a scene at Walmart. The woman allegedly had a .26 blood alcohol content.

Washington County District Court

According to the Washington County Attorney's Office, the following people made their first appearance recently on felony or gross misdemeanor charges:

• Eugene Laron Johnson, 26, of St. Paul, charged with aiding and abetting mail theft.
• Thomas Nicholas Kilcher, 54, of Grey Cloud Island Township, charged with theft.
• William Terence Bice, 27, of Woodbury, charged with terroristic threats.
• Decarieon Dupra Scurlock, 23, of Stillwater, charged with fourth degree assault of a correctional employee.
• Matthew Michael Mills, 21, of Blaine, charged with possession of burglary tools.
• Matthew Michael Mills, 21, charged with possession of burglary tools and theft.
• Travis Glen Lindberg, 23, of Oakdale, charged with domestic assault.
• Kevin Michael Prescott, 51, of Des Moines, Iowa, charged with fifth degree drug possession.
• Raymond Justin Smith, 35, of Lake Elmo, charged with DWI.
• Chad Mitchell Morris, 37, of Forest Lake, charged with fifth degree drug possession.
• Charles William Myers, 19, of Stillwater, charged with fifth degree drug possession.
• William Mark Bradehoft, 49, charged with domestic assault by strangulation and terroristic threats.
• Jerome Deshawn Misters, 28, of Newport, charged with firearm violation.
• Kevin Dale McMillen, 42, of St. Paul Park, charged with fifth degree drug possession.
• Timothy Steven Mielzarek, 31, of St. Paul, charged with fifth degree drug possession.

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In case you missed it, here are some highlights of Oakdale news that occurred between Monday, Dec. 3, and Friday, Dec. 7. 

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Monday

New Sweets Shop, Quiznos Closure, Urban Farm: Washington County Business Roundup

Are you wondering what businesses are opening or closing in the east metro or otherwise making the news? Here’s an update for the month of November.

Sold! What $195K Buys You in Oakdale and More

Oakdale Patch reports recent home sale prices in and around Oakdale.

The 2012 Holiday Book List

Books make great holiday gifts. Give your loved ones these books as stocking stuffers this holiday season.

Tuesday

New Business Owners Take Over Old Liquor Store Site, Revamp Store

New liquor store owners opened their first business in Oakdale in October.

Nominate Oakdale Patch's 2012 'Person of the Year'

Who deserves to be recognized as Oakdale Patch's person of the year? If you know someone who made Oakdale a better place over the last year, nominate him or her.

Patch Pro: Figuring Out Family Conflicts

Ask this week's experts questions about family conflicts.

Wednesday

Oakdale Gets 'Sweeter' With New Cake and Pastry Shop

White Lace Cakes, a French patisserie and cake parlour, opened up in Oakdale.

Craigslist: The Best of Oakdale — Dec. 5

What's selling on the web in Oakdale?

North High School Honored for Its Production 'Hello Dolly!'

North High School was honored by The SpotLight Musical Theatre Program.

Where to Get a Christmas Tree in Oakdale

How to pick out the best tree for your home, preference and price point.

Parent's Talk: Minneapolis Child Shooting Brings Up Questions

Child safety, supervision, guns in the household are all topics in the death of a Minneapolis 2-year-old boy shot by his 4-year-old sibling.

Thursday

'Treasures at Tenacity' to Benefit Charity Through Holiday Boutique, Wellness Fair, Garage Sale

Tenacity Fitness in Oakdale will be hosting its charity event "Treasures at Tenacity: A Holiday Boutique, Wellness Fair & Glamorous Garage Sale" to benefit Charities Challenge.

Oakdale Salon's 'Free Haircuts' Program Evolves Over the Years

The salon's program called "Cutting Cuz We Care" offers free haircuts to local families in need of a little help.

Oakdale Resident Makes 'Volunteer Hall of Fame'

Dan Rude was honored on Nov. 8.

Enter Patch's 'Deck the House' Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000 for Oakdale Schools

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Friday

Business Profile: Full-Service Car Shop Opens in Oakdale

Total Car Care moved to Oakdale earlier this fall.

North High School Invites Community to Musical Spectacle

North High School will put on its annual Festival Choir Concert.

Presenting the Tailgate Book Club

Make the most of pre-game time and halftime by reading and talking about these great books!

Interactive Map: Plot Your Favorite Holiday Light Displays in the East Metro

Where are the best holiday light displays in the east metro? Plot your favorite homes, neighborhoods and streets to take in holiday lights on our interactive map. Please upload photos or videos to this post, too.

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Snow will continue to fall heavily in Oakdale and across the Twin Cities Sunday, with Oakdale receiving up to 10 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

The NWS issued a winter storm warning Sunday morning and will remain in effect until midnight Sunday, Dec. 9.

Drifting snow conditions will result in whiteout conditions for drivers. The NWS recommends people do not travel due to the weather conditions. Temperatures are also expected to "plummet" to below zero Sunday night.  

If you have photos of snow in Oakdale, hit the “upload photos and videos” button above.

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Patch reports recent sale prices of area homes and buildings, with information provided by Washington County, Zillow.com and Trulia.com. Homes listed are those most recently filed with the Washington County Property Records Division.

Oakdale

7797 Upper 26th St. N., 1,976 square feet, two bedrooms/two and a half bathrooms, $195,000, sold Nov. 9

6637 Lower 12th St. N., 2,122 square feet, four bedrooms/two and a half bathrooms, $275,000, sold Nov. 15

3706 Gershwin Lane, N., 1,272 square feet, two bedrooms/two bathrooms, $110,000, sold Nov. 15

1762 Helmo Ave. N., 1,710 square feet, four bedrooms/two bathrooms, $212,500, sold Nov. 14

6819 11th St. N., 1,410 square feet, three bedrooms/one bathroom, $91,000, sold Dec. 3

7205 41st Street Court N., 1,892 square feet, three bedrooms/one and three quarters bathrooms, $289,900, sold Nov. 30

Stillwater

14181 St. Croix Trail N., $350,000, sold July 31

3109 Norcrest Ave. N., $651,126, sold Nov. 14

3084 Lowell Court, $347,990, sold Nov. 29

44231 Osgood Ave. N., $175,000, sold Aug. 13

Bayport

960 Inspiration Parkway, $358,265, sold Nov. 16

Oak Park Heights

14075 Upper 54th St. N., $130,000, sold Oct. 31

Lake Elmo

8155 59th St. N., $275,000, sold May 17

8603 Ironwood Trail N., $169,500, sold Nov. 2

3735 37th St. N., $483,000, sold Nov. 20

3459 Lake Elmo Ave N, $168,000, sold June 28

Lakeland

255 Quant Ave. N., $71,000, sold Nov. 430

Marine on St. Croix

1110 Quant Ave. N., $605,900, sold Nov. 26

Woodbury

6880 Newbury Knoll, $335,100, sold Aug. 31

1757 Luchaven Drive, $280,000, sold Nov. 9

1922 Evergreen Echo, $249,500, sold Oct. 31

2342 Eagle Trace Lane, $124,000, sold Nov. 1

1038 Wyncrest Court, $91,000, sold Nov. 29

3711 Farmstead Path, $429,099, sold Nov. 9

2468 Cobble Hill Alcove, Unit C, $63,500, sold Nov. 15

1795 Donegal Drive, Unit 74 $75,000, sold Oct. 24

1305 Whistler Point Road, $117,000, sold Nov. 30

1091 Regency Drive, $116,000, sold Nov. 12

11533 Wagon Wheel Way, $404,829, sold Nov. 21

2754 Edgewater Drive, $535,000, sold Nov. 14

2641 Cottage Grove Place, $850,000, sold Oct. 31

3459 Crestmoor Drive, $545,000, sold Oct. 26

11609 Aster Lane and 11719 Aster Way, $276,000, sold Oct. 23

8072 Enclave Circle, $520,000, sold Oct. 19

5515 Garden Drive, $450,000, sold Oct. 23

5975 Fawn Trail Circle, $335,000, sold Oct. 30

10730 Kinsfield Lane, $285,790, sold Nov. 30

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Santa Claus, his elves and even Mrs. Claus were quite busy in Oakdale over the weekend. 

Area community members dressed up as Santas and Mrs. Clauses and Tartan High School students dressed up as Santa's elves and drove throughout the Oakdale community to deliver presents to children and families in need in the community.

This was part of Holiday Helping Hands— a program sponsored by the Oakdale Business and Professional Association to provide gifts to families in Oakdale and the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District. 

The program has been going on for 21 years and has delivered gifts to more than 400 children in the past. 

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It wasn’t intoxication or distraction from using a cell phone while driving that caused a 19-year-old man to repeatedly cross the centerline on Greeley Street last week, but rather McDonald’s.

That’s right, a 19-year-old Oakdale man told police he was driving poorly because he was grubbing on some McDonald’s while driving. It’s unclear from the police report exactly what was so tasty the man couldn’t keep his eyes on the prize.

Here’s what happened, according to a Stillwater Police report:

An off-duty Bayport police officer reported a driving complaint. Stillwater police located the truck, saw the driver cross over the centerline and made a traffic stop.

The driver told police he was driving poorly because he was eating McDonald’s. Police did not notice any signs of impairment.

The man was given a verbal warning and sent on his way.

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Oakdale and the surrounding area received up to 11.7 inches of snow after a blizzard rolled through much of the state Sunday.

The National Weather Service predicted the Oakdale area would receive up to 10 inches of snow from the storm. 

The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District did not cancel school Monday due to the storm and started classes on time. 

A spokeswoman of the Oakdale Police Department said calls regarding accidents in Oakdale were not bad despite the storm.  

Sunday’s snowstorm was the biggest for the Twin Cities since Feb. 20, 2011, when more than 11 inches fell, according to WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer .

The biggest storm last winter (Dec. 3) was only 4.2 inches, Shaffer said.

As of 6 a.m. Monday, the Minnesota State Patrol reported 637 crashes statewide, with 63 involving injuries and one fatality, according to Lt. Eric Roeske, of the Minnesota State Patrol. Almost 1,139 spinouts and slides off slippery roads also were reported, he said.

As for the rest of the day, Oakdale should see occasional flurries Monday afternoon and a high of 13 degrees and a low of 4 degrees. Tuesday will also see flurries with a high of 22 degrees. 

Do you have photos of Sunday's blizzard you would like to share? Upload them to our photo gallery.

The city's second annual Indoor Market began Saturday morning with both new and returning vendors.

From jams and breads to vintage home items and books, the Indoor Market had more than enough options for local shoppers. 

The Indoor Market began in January last year, however, vendors requested to start the market early so people could shop for Christmas presents.

The market will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on every other Saturday through March 16. It is held in the Oakdale Discovery Center.

Indoor market dates are: Dec. 8, Dec. 22, Jan. 5, Jan. 19, Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, March 16

*For a full list of vendors see the PDF attachment above.

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An Oakdale man and Maplewood woman accused of stealing a vehicle last year from a Target parking lot were found guilty in court last week.

Christopher John Klindt, 33, of Oakdale and Rachel Lee Watters, 30, of Maplewood were found guilty in Washington County District Court.

According to the criminal complaint:

The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a copmlaint in December 2011 regarding an abandoned vehicle in St. Croix Beach. The vehicle was a red Pontiac with no license plates and had a flat tire 

Deputies disovered that the Pontiac had been stolen from a Target store in Vadnais Heights.

Deputies spoke with a nearby resident who said they saw Watters and Klindt in the abandoned car earlier that day. The resident said that Watters and Klindt said that the two were at his residence earlier and while he was upstairs the pair had stolen his red truck.

Klindt and Watters were located with the stolen truck. Inside of the truck deputies found several syringes and drug paraphernalia in addition to several pills. 

Watters admit that the pills were hers and that she and Klindt had stolen the vehicle from Target.

Klindt was found guilty of receiving stolen property and Watters was found guilty of aiding and abetting theft. The court stayed their sentences and both have been placed on five years of probation. 

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Most Twin Cities freeways were in fair condition at midday Monday, a couple hours after one of the most nerve-racking morning rush hours in recent memory.

Commuters across the metro still were stuck in traffic on snow-covered and icy roads heading after the traditional 9 a.m. end of the rush hour.

The Star Tribune says that traffic on Interstate 694 in the north metro was crawling as late as 11 a.m.

Shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation was reporting that most major highways in the Twin Cities—including I-35E, I-35W, I-94, I-494 and highways 3, 52, 55, 61, 62 and 169—were in fair driving condition. Roads were treated, but snow and icy patches were evident.

Authorities were investigating a number of crashes during the noon hour. Among those incidents were a jackknifed semi-trailer on eastbound I-94 between Radio Drive and Woodbury Drive, a pair of crashes on I-494 near exits 59 and 60 and two crashes on I-494 near the Roberts Street exit.

MASS TRANSIT
Here is the latest statement from Metro Transit regarding Monday’s commute:

At 10:30 a.m., there are 283 buses operating on 45 routes. About 65 [percent] of buses are on schedule; the average delay is about 8 minutes.

Light rail is on schedule. There are no more scheduled Northstar trips until this afternoon.

On its website, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority says that buses may be delayed Monday because of weather and road conditions.

CRASH TOTALS
The wintry weekend weather kept law enforcement and emergency personnel busy.

The Minnesota State Patrol says 654 crashes and 1,299 vehicle spinouts and vehicles off the road were reported statewide between 9:30 p.m. Friday—roughly when the first of two weekend snow events began—and this morning. Of those crashes, 67 involved injuries and one involved a fatality.

A 21-year-old Winona man was killed when the car in which he was riding was struck by a tractor-trailer that lost control on Highway 61 in Goodhue County on Sunday, says the state patrol.

SNOW TOTALS
Here are some of the snowfall total reported by the National Weather Service from Sunday’s storm:

• 16.5 inches—Forest Lake
• 14.0 inches—Rosemount
• 13.5 inches—Hastings
• 13.3 inches—Stillwater
• 13.2 inches—Minneapolis
• 12.2 inches—Maplewood
• 7.0 inches—River Falls, WI

SCHOOL CLOSURES, NON-CLOSURES
Despite the hefty snowfall totals, few schools in the Twin Cities metro cancelled classes or delayed their openings on Monday.

Among them, Hudson Area Schools closed for the day and St. Thomas Academy and Convent of the Visitation in Mendota Heights and Northfield Public Schools had two-hour delays.

In Lakeville, where schools opened as normal despite an 11-inch snowfall, students expressed their displeasure on Twitter.

THIS WEEK’S WEATHER
Here is the outlook from the National Weather Service in Chanhassen for the next few days:

Scattered flurries can be expected across west central Wisconsin this morning. Otherwise, skies will be partly to mostly cloudy with wind chill values near 20 to 30 below zero early in west central Minnesota, to around zero in western Wisconsin. Several weak disturbances will ride southeast along a strong jet stream across the northern United States. Through Wednesday morning, these weak disturbances will provide partly to mostly cloudy skies along with occasional flurries, especially across central Minnesota. After Tuesday, temperatures will once again rise to near or slightly above normal. Normal highs for mid December range from the mid to upper 20s.

The following people were arrested according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office:

Dec. 4

• Justin Paul Lascewski, 28, of West St. Paul, arrested at the 1100 block of Heron Avenue on DWI charges.

Dec. 5

• Gideon Armando Secord, 21, of Oakdale, arrested at the 1500 block of Burke Avenue in Maplewood on second degree burglary and disturbing the peace charges.

Dec. 6

• Joseph Steven Fernandez, 20, of Maplewood, arrested in Oakdale on property damage charges.

Dec. 7

• Ishman Lashaunn Richmond, 35, of Oakdale, arrested on a weapons possession charge.

Dec. 8

• Travis William Grunz, 21, of Oakdale, arrested at the 8500 block of Inwood Trail North in Lake Elmo on DWI charges.

Dec. 9

• Ricardo Daniel Pen-Sevilla, 23, of St. Paul, arrested at 50th Street and Grenwich Trail in Oakdale on disturbing the peace and traffic charges.
• Zachery George Wagner, 22, of Oakdale, arrested at the 1500 block of Hallmark Lane, on domestic assault charges.

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