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Monday, December 24, 2007

20071224 NPR: Storms Bring Ice and Snow to Midwest

Storms Bring Ice and Snow to Midwest

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All Things Considered, December 24, 2007 · A storm that brought freezing rain and snow to the plains states and Midwest over the weekend has moved into the Northeast, leaving at least 19 people dead in weather-related accidents.

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Deadly Storm Grips Upper Midwest

At least 11 people have died in a snowstorm that has gripped the upper Midwest, knocking out power to thousands of homes and causing multicar crashes on major highways in the Plains.

Winter storm warnings for parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan were set to lapse Monday, but officials warned holiday travelers that conditions are still treacherous.

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Because of the wind, airlines canceled more than 300 flights Sunday at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, the city Aviation Department said. Municipal officials said the wind had knocked out nearly 170 traffic signals, and there were more than 500 reports of fallen trees and branches.

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From NPR reports and The Associated Press