Protesters arrested after marching onto I-94 in Minneapolis
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Protesters were arrested after marching in Minneapolis’ Cedar-Riverside neighborhood and onto Interstate 94 Wednesday evening as U.S. election results continue to be counted.
The Minneapolis Police Department reported the eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 were shut down at the Interstate 35 interchange.
Eastbound 94 shut down at 35. Stay away from the area please
— Minneapolis Police (@MinneapolisPD) November 5, 2020
A KSTP reporter at the scene says Minneapolis police have "arrived by bus load" to the area.
Decided to head to safer spot. MPD just arrived by bus load to make mass arrests. https://t.co/PGyHqhaOXL
— Ryan Raiche (@ryanraiche) November 5, 2020
Minnesota State Patrol troopers assisted police in surrounding and then slowly arresting the protesters. The State Patrol estimated about 200 people were gathered on the interstate.
Troopers continue to arrest protestors on I-94 at Riverside Avenue. Walking on the freeway is illegal and very dangerous for pedestrians and motorists. We respect the right of everyone to express themselves under the First Amendment, but the freeway is not a place to do that.
— MN State Patrol (@MnDPS_MSP) November 5, 2020
People in the group appeared to be holding signs protesting President Donald Trump and his administration but all of their reasons for protesting weren’t immediately clear.
This is a developing story. KSTP is working on updating with more information.