Mother & Daughter from Laporte Reflect on How a Dangerous Driving Situation Was Averted

Earlier this week, we told you about a 13-year-old girl from rural Laporte who prevented a possible tragedy on the road on Sept. 28. Now, we have more details on what...

State Rep. Matt Grossell Enters Guilty Plea to DWI Charge

Minnesota Republican Rep. Matthew Grossell of House District 2A has entered a guilty plea in relation to a drunk driving case. According to court documents, Grossell...

Extra Speed Enforcement Campaign Goes from July 1-31 on MN Roads

Law enforcement is stepping up speed enforcement on Minnesota roads beginning today. To remind motorists to drive safely, law enforcement partners are participating in a...

MnDOT Cautions Motorists in Northwest Region Due to Winter Storm

People may have hoped the ongoing winter storm in northern Minnesota would be some kind of late April Fool’s day joke. However, according to the Minnesota Department of...

Gov. Walz Prepares Peacetime Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

Gov. Tim Walz took steps Tuesday to prepare for Wednesday’s incoming winter storm. Walz declared a peacetime emergency and has authorized the National Guard to...

Extra DWI Patrols on Minnesota Roads for Holiday Season

It’s the start of a long holiday weekend, and there will be a few more eyes on Minnesota roadways to make sure everyone celebrates safely. State troopers, deputies,...

MnDOT Reminds Motorists to Drive Safely in Work Zones Over Holiday Weekend

With the summer warming up and the 4th of July right around the corner, Minnesota highways will be seeing an increase in traffic this weekend. However, road construction...

2021 Named Deadliest Summer on MN Roads in 14 Years

With the summer travel season about to begin, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers to be safe on state roads and says last summer was the...

MN State Patrol Launches Project 20(22) to Focus on Deadly Traffic Violations

As the weather gets warmer, more people will be traveling Minnesota roads for vacation fun, family road trips, and outdoor activities. To help keep motorists safe, the...

Minnesota Reaches Highest Number of Traffic Deaths Since 2007

According to preliminary data released today by the Department of Public Safety, the state of Minnesota recorded 497 traffic deaths in 2021. This is the highest number of...

Wednesday Rain, Frigid Temperatures Create Poor Driving Conditions

With rain in December, Wednesday’s weather created poor driving conditions throughout last night and Thursday. Warm weather started the day by melting snow in the...

Winter Hazard Awareness Week Ends with Tips on Safe Winter Driving

Friday is the final day of Winter Hazard Awareness Week, and today’s message is all about driving safety in the snow. So far this year, speed has been a major...