A bitter blast arrives in Minnesota just as the holiday season shifts into high gear. That's leading to some cancellations and an important message to bundle up.

At St. Paul's Union Depot on Friday, the holiday crowds were out in full force.

"I'm a real Minnesotan," Angel, who was at the Union Depot, laughed. "Wear layers and mittens."

It was cold on Friday night , but Saturday and Sunday are expected to be even worse. Wind chills during the weekend are expected to be near 30 degrees below zero.

Some holiday events have decided to stay open with plans to keep visitors safe.

Samantha Howell is the marketing and events coordinator at the Union Depot. She said they are focusing on prepping visitors and vendors while also having safety measures in place.

"We have a lot of warming ten

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