FAIRMONT, Minn. – State troopers blocked access to a 30-mile stretch of Interstate 90in southwest Minnesota as a blizzard was cutting visibility near zero. Gates were lowered about 8 p.m. on access ramps from Fairmont, Fox Lake, Alpha, Sherburn, Welcome and Jackson. Several state highways were also put off limits. Deteriorating conditions were believed to have contributed to a pileup crash on Highway 60 between Worthington about 3 p.m
Stay off roads. Red means red. Travel ill-advised in southwest sections. Image: Minnesota Transportation Department