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Blizzard Closes I-35 in Minnesota and Iowa

12/29/2025

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A portion of I-35 in Minnesota is closed due to blizzard-related crashes.
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says southbound I-35 between Exit 40 near Owatonna and Exit 18 north of Albert Lea has been closed since 2:30 p.m. December 28.
Iowa Department of Transportation closed I-35 from Exit 194 in Clear Lake to US 30 near Ames.
The interstate is expected to reopen on December 29.

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Story summary

A portion of I-35 in Minnesota is closed due to blizzard-related crashes.
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says southbound I-35 between Exit 40 near Owatonna and Exit 18 north of Albert Lea has been closed since 2:30 p.m. December 28.
Iowa Department of Transportation closed I-35 from Exit 194 in Clear Lake to US 30 near Ames.
The interstate is expected to reopen on December 29.