System drops heavy snow, zaps mild temps in northern Plains

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A wintry blast dropped heavy snow Friday in northern Plains states, ushering in howling winds that made driving dangerous and erased what had been almost summer-like temperatures. Whiteout conditions were reported Friday morning in Brookings, South Dakota, and surrounding areas, and officials warned against trying to drive in the worst-hit areas. […]