I-94 Closures and Crashes Disrupt Travel in the Twin Cities

Multiple crashes and hazardous road conditions have led to significant disruptions on Interstate 94 in the Twin Cities area. A portion of I-94 is currently closed, impacting travel for commuters and long-distance drivers alike.

Freezing Rain Causes Road Nightmare

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reports a partial closure of I-94 where it intersects with I-494 in Maple Grove due to a jackknifed semi-trailer Bring Me The News. Dozens of crashes have been reported as a result of freezing rain, creating treacherous driving conditions.

Police Pursuit on I-94

In a separate incident, Minnesota State Troopers were in pursuit of a driver on I-94 northbound near Dowling Avenue North around 9:20 p.m. On Tuesday. The pursuit began due to speeding and unsafe driving conduct. The suspect driver subsequently crashed north of 53rd Avenue North around 9:25 p.m., sustaining apparent minor injuries MN CRIME – Facebook.

Armed Robbery Spree and Multiple Crashes

On Tuesday afternoon, Minneapolis police arrested six juveniles following a series of armed robberies and two vehicle crashes on I-94 MN Crime. The initial robbery occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. On the 5100 block of 41st Avenue South. A subsequent robbery, involving shots fired at a victim (though no injuries were reported), took place on the 3400 block of Bloomington Avenue. A third armed robbery was reported near 24th Street and Pleasant Avenue around 1:30 p.m.

Police located one of the suspect vehicles and initiated a traffic stop, but the driver fled, leading to a crash on I-94 westbound near Cedar Avenue. Four occupants were apprehended after fleeing on foot. A second stolen vehicle crashed nearby, and both occupants were taken into custody. Three other vehicles sustained damage in the crashes, but no injuries were reported.

DWI Incident on I-94

Late Friday night, a 24-year-old driver was arrested after colliding with a Minnesota State Patrol squad car on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis. The driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated MSN.

Authorities emphasize the importance of caution while driving in inclement weather and urge motorists to check road conditions before traveling.