Minneapolis woman arrested in Wisconsin for an OWI while driving with a child

Morning Digital Headlines: March 15, 2025

State troopers say they arrested a 47-year-old woman from Minneapolis on Saturday after the driver showed "signs of impairment" and detected the odor of marijuana during a traffic stop.

According to a news release from the Wisconsin State Patrol, troopers stopped to assist a disabled vehicle on Interstate 94 at approximately 1:50 a.m.

Troopers tested the driver, then arrested her for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance, says a news release.

There was no mention of what test was performed or whether the driver tested positive for substances prior to her arrest in the news release.

Troopers reported that there were three other passengers in the vehicle at the time of the incident, including three adults, a 16-year-old and a 5-year-old.

This is a developing story. Stay with WCCO.com to learn more. 

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