Minn. warns holiday drivers as storm approaches

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Two Minnesota state agencies are encouraging drivers to be safe on the road as a winter storm approaches during holiday travel season.

The Minnesota Departments of Public Safety and Transportation say holiday travelers should consider leaving early to avoid traveling in severe weather conditions. Snow is forecast to start falling throughout much of the state on Thursday and continue into Saturday.

The Department of Transportation expects to have hundreds of snowplows on the roads in the coming days, and is asking motorists to take extra care when driving near them and leaving at least five car-lengths between vehicles and the plows.

Drivers can access state road condition information by calling 511 or visiting http://www.511mn.org.

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