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November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Marlana Benzie describes the snowy and windy conditions impacting the city. Many roads are unplowed and unpassable, especially on the hillside.
November 1, 1991 - Morning Edition’s Mark Heistad interviews Jim Mathews, forecaster at National Weather Service, about the surprising intensity and amount of snowfall. Mathews details some reasons behind powerful storm.
November 1, 1991 - Midday’s Bob Potter talks with Kathy Heidel, naturalist at Carver Park Reserve, on how animals are dealing with the massive snowstorm. Heidel describes how she believes animals were far less surprised by blizzard than people in region, and prepared much better.
November 1, 1991 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder interviews Ken Moore, of AAA, who details the busy work going on in trying to assist drivers stuck in the snow. Interview is followed by a report from MPR’s Karen Wallevand on the ice issues on roads in Rochester.
November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Karen Boothe interviews Bob LaShomb, of Metro Transit Commission, about the status of morning bus service after large snowstorm arrives into the Twin Cities.
November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Lorna Benson reports on officials’ frustration over people traveling on roads during storm, with many becoming stranded. Roads are becoming increasingly unpassable except for emergencies. Snow removal crews in Mankato were pulled off roads out of safety to workers.
November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Mary Losure presents numerous interview audio clips of how Twin Cities residents have been dealing with commutes during the snowstorm. No one seems to be a fan of MTC bus service…or the snow.
November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Daryl Sherman, member of Minnesota Department of Transportation, who describes the various road conditions throughout the state as strong snowstorm moves through region. Ice and blowing snow are posing the biggest problems.
November 1, 1991 - Midday’s Bob Potter interviews Todd Krause, forecaster at the Minneapolis National Weather Service office; and Daryl Sherman, of Minnesota Department of Transportation about blizzard hitting the region. Snow accumulation, snowdrifts, and road conditions are discussed.
November 2, 1991 - Weekend Edition host Jim Wishner talks with sports commentator Jay Weiner about various sports items in relation to the snow, including the Twins World Series win, Winter Olympics, and the roof of Metrodome (hmmmmmmm..)