Authorities advise against travel as blizzard warnings continue.

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Minnesota transportation officials announced Sunday morning that they’ll close southbound Interstate 35 south of Albert Lea by mid-afternoon amid ongoing blizzard conditions.

Minnesota Department of Transportation said

 that’s because officials in Iowa plan to close their portion of the freeway as winds increase and visibility decreases. 

MnDOT continued to advise no travel across southern Minnesota as of late Sunday morning.

“Snowplows are having difficulty in current conditions but remain on the roads at this time. Current rates of snow are covering roads faster than snowplows can clear a driving lane,” MnDOT’s District 6, covering southeast Minnesota, reported as of 10 a.m.

To the north along I-35, officials in Steele County — which includes Owatonna — 

“Non-essential personnel should STAY OFF ROADS within Steele County to ensure your safety. Current road conditions pose significant risks to drivers and pedestrians,” county officials reported just after 10 a.m.

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Minnesota transportation officials said they’ll close southbound Interstate 35 south of Albert Lea by mid-afternoon Sunday amid ongoing blizzard conditions. MnDOT said that’s because officials in Iowa plan to close their portion of the freeway.

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MnDOT closing I-35 south of Albert Lea amid ongoing blizzard conditions

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