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PHOTOS: Blizzard inundates the region with heavy wind, snow

Blizzard conditions persist throughout the day as officials urge folks to stay off roadways.

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A truck drives through near whiteout conditions along Minnesota Highway 23 the morning of Thursday, February 23, 2023.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
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Ron Lee clears a sidewalk in downtown Spicer following heavy snow and wind that brought blizzard conditions to the region overnight on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
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A snow drift nearly buries a set of outdoor furniture in the downtown area of New London on Thursday, February 23, 2023, as a blizzard moves through West Central Minnesota.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
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A Kandiyohi County snow plow clears a portion of Glacial Ridge Trail in downtown Spicer the morning of Thursday, February 23, 2023.
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Snow and ice accumulate on the face of Ron Lee as he uses a snow blower to clear the sidewalks along Glacial Ridge Trail in downtown Spicer as a blizzard moves through the region on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
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Community members braved sub-zero wind chills to celebrate at the annual St. Patrick's Day parade downtown on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
The BOLD Warriors played Hayfield at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Friday, March 17, 2023.
The BBE Jaguars played Mountain Iron-Buhl at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Monthly dance gatherings feature differing dance genres for locals to learn at New London's Little Theatre Auditorium.
The BBE Jaguars defeated Barnum 76-50 to win the Section 5A girls basketball championship on March 10, 2023.
Willmar falls to Tech 80-44 in the Section 8AAA quarterfinals at St. Cloud Tech High School in St. Cloud on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Here are photos of the second day of individual competition Saturday, March 4, at the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa grapplers secured a 4th place finish at Class A State Wrestling Team Championships at the Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Dawson-Boyd/LQPV/Montevideo secures consolation title at Class AA State Wrestling Team Championships at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Community comes together for an afternoon of fun and games during the second-ever Kandiyohi Men’s Club Community Game Day.
The Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club held its annual Spring Show on both Saturday and Sunday, allowing figure skaters the chance to show off their skills for proud parents and community members.
Each month, Early Childhood Family Education leaders from Willmar Public Schools join forces with Willmar Public Library to host a morning of fun activities for youngsters to enjoy.
The LQPV/D-B Shadows finished second in the Class A high kick division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The Sartell Sabres competed in both the preliminary and final competitions of the jazz division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The Montevideo Gold Dusters perform during the preliminary competition of the Class A high kick division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
The NLS Blackcats perform during the preliminary competition of the Class A high kick division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
St. Cloud Cathedral danced to the championship in the high kick division at the Dance Team Team State Tournament for the second year in a row.
The YME Silhouettes finished third in the Class A jazz division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The Spartans competed in both the preliminary competition of the jazz division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm competed in both the preliminary competition of the jazz division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The New London-Spicer Blackcats performed during the preliminary competition of the Class A jazz division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The Sartell Sabres compete in both the preliminary and final competitions of the jazz division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The YME Silhouettes finished third in the Class A jazz division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The LQPV/D-B Shadows finished second in the Class A's jazz division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
St. Cloud Cathedral competed in the preliminary and finals of the jazz division at the Minnesota Dand Team State Tournment.
The Montevideo Gold Dusters perform during the preliminary competition of the Class A's jazz division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The NLS Blackcats, LQPV/DB Shadows, YME Silhouettes, Minnewaska Area Lakers and the Montevideo Gold Dusters competed in the Jazz competition Friday at the Minnesota Dance Team State Tournament. NLS, LQPV/DB, Montevideo and YME were scheduled to compete Saturday in the High Kick competition.
The Holdingford Huskers compete in the Class A jazz division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The Minnewaska Lakers perform during the preliminary competition of the Class A jazz division of the Dance Team State Tournament at the Target Center on Friday, February 17, 2023.
For the first time, Sterling Manor in Willmar held a Valentine's Day High Tea event on Tuesday afternoon in celebration of the holiday.
State and law enforcement officials are urging everyone to "exercise common sense and think twice if you need to drive." The safest place during this dangerous storm is right inside your home.

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Snow drifts around a Dodge pickup truck in a parking lot in downtown Spicer on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
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Wind blows the light, powdery snow from the shovel of Isaac Dowdy as he clears the sidewalk in front of his apartment complex along Glacial Ridge Trail in Spicer the morning of Thursday, February 23, 2023.
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Some road closures and no travel advisories still in place in southwest Minnesota. Roads in Kandiyohi and Meeker counties are open, but travel conditions are not ideal.

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A grader pushes snow away from the edge of North Shore Drive in Spicer on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
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A man and woman were transported to two different hospitals after their vehicles collided Friday Morning on U.S. Highway 12 in Wright County.
The protest of around 30 people also drew members of the UMN Teamsters, Anti-War Committee, and the American Indian Movement
Community health fairs sponsored by Ridgewater College will offer hands-on experiences and the chance to apply for health care jobs.
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. March 21 in Willmar.
The club created kits for homeless and senior citizens, as well as improved signage at the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf.
BOLD falls against Mountain Iron-Buhl in the Class A state championship, 52-21
Most road closures and travel advisories were lifted as of 9 a.m. Saturday, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Macy Moore is an award-winning photojournalist at the West Central Tribune in Willmar, Minnesota.
She can be reached via email: mmoore@wctrib.com or phone: 320.214.4338.
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