articleThe Brief A Minnesota State Trooper and another driver were hospitalized after a crash on I-35 in Forest Lake on Sunday. Police say alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash. Forest Lake police say alcohol is believed to have been a factor in a crash on Interstate 35 that injured a Minnesota State Trooper and another driver on Sunday. State Trooper injured in crashWhat we know:The crash happened around 5:35 p.m. on Interstate 35 just south of 220th Street North in Forest Lake. What we know:Forest Lake police said preliminary evidence indicates alcohol is believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash, but did not provide additional details.