Blizzard to Hit Western Minnesota Friday: Patch PM

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Minnesota Patch:

Fire at Refinery Seen in Inver Grove Heights

Video recorded Wednesday afternoon shows a fire at a local refinery near Inver Grove Heights.

Officer Who Shot Philando Castile Charged with Second-Degree Manslaughter

A second-degree manslaughter charge has been filed against Officer Jeronimo Yanez in the shooting death of Philando Castile.

Highway 7 Closed After Truck Loses 368,000-Pound Tank

Highway 7 will remain closed until at least 6 p.m. as officials work to build a crane to lift the tank onto a new 20 axle trailer.

Day Two: More Twin Cities Men Sentenced for Helping ISIS, Get Tougher Punishments for Lack of Cooperation

“Everyone talks about Brussels or Paris having a cell; we have a cell in Minneapolis,” warned U.S. District Court Judge Michael Davis.

Blizzard to Hit Western Minnesota Friday

A blizzard is set to hit western Minnesota Friday with heavy snow, strong winds, and whiteout conditions.

Also worth a read:

• Man Dies After Teen Tries Passing Vehicle on Minnesota Highway
• Mendota Heights Police Seek Info on Missing Person.
• Minnesota's Keith Ellison Announces Bid for DNC Chair
• Minnesota Vikings Release Kicker Blair Walsh
• Police Seek Identity of People in Death of UW-Stout Student from Saudi Arabia
• Snowstorm in Minnesota Friday