Ice Jam Prompts Flood Warning in Central Minnesota: Patch PM

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

Chunk of Ice Flies off Semi, Injures Driver

A large ice chuck flew off of a semitrailer Monday morning and hit another vehicle's windshield, causing the driver minor injuries.

Pickup Driver Loses Control on Icy I-94

A trooper was headed down Interstate 94 in the Twin Cities when a truck spun out in front of him.

Ice Jam Prompts Flood Warning in Central Minnesota

An ice jam on the Mississippi River near Elk River has prompted a flood warning.

Electoral College: Minnesota Awards Clinton Votes; One Elector Refuses

Minnesota electors met to give Hillary Clinton the state's votes Monday. One elector had his ballot invalidated after he declined to vote.

Stillwater Educator with Cancer Receives Visit from Carolers

Community members braved the extreme weather Sunday to send their warm wishes to a Stillwater educator currently fighting cancer.

Running and Unlocked: 33 Cars Stolen in Saint Paul Since Dec. 1

Saint Paul police received 33 reports of cars being stolen after their owners left them running, unlocked, with the keys in the ignition.

Also Worth a Read

• Postpone Holiday Travel this Weekend, MnDOT Advises
• Marijuana Smuggled in Produce Box; Man Gets 74 Months
• Crashes Mount as Heavy Snow Hits Minnesota
• Dog Reunited with Owner after Crash Involving Semi on I-94
• Gophers Football Players to Boycott Bowl Game Over Suspensions
• Minnesota Beaver Mistakes Power Pole for Tree Trunk
• Canceled Flights, Traffic Woes Expected in Weekend Snowstorm Along 1,200 Mile Swath

Images via Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota Department of Transportation