WINONA, Minn. — A wintery blast from Canada gripped Minnesota on Thanksgiving Day, the damp cold penetrating to the bone for anyone still venturing out in loose-weave between-the-seasons attire. Yes, winter had arrived. Temperatures in southeast Minnesota and adjoining Iowa and Wisconsin counties were expected to remain cold through the weekend. Winds of 15 to 20 mph were forecast to drop the real feel into single digits and teens overnight.
