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Travel in Freeborn County is not recommended
Published on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 10:40 am.
- Image courtesy of Minnesota Department of Transportation
Most Freeborn County roads are currently impassable, Freeborn County officials said Saturday morning.
Freeborn County Highway Department crews are working to provide detours on paved roads for emergency access if needed. This will continue throughout the morning.
Gravel roads are impassable and will not be cleared until all paved roads are cleared.
Westbound Interstate 90 and southbound Interstate 35 remain closed.
The Freeborn County Sheriff and Director of Emergency Management encourage everyone to avoid non-emergency travel in the area.
Several motorists were killed last night due to poor driving. If you must travel, make sure you dress appropriately and carry a winter survival kit with extra clothes;
Blankets, food, water, etc.
A wind chill warning is in effect until noon today. Wind chills are dangerously low and frostbite can begin within minutes of exposure.
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