LEWISTON, Minn. – Misty sprinkles mixed with ocassional snowy flakes slickened driveways and paths overnight. Traffic generally wore down to pavement, avoiding traction issues on highways and byways. Daytime highs were forecast in the mid-40s.

Iced mini-apples.  As dawn broke, a veneer of orchard frost loosened into droplets that caught the light. Although the process shriveled the apples, there was a special bead-like beauty for a few magic moments. Image: Steve Lunde