Minnesota officials are crediting diversion programs and community-based alternatives as the main reasons why the state spends so much less than the national average when it comes to housing, feeding and guarding juvenile inmates each year. Findings from the Justice Policy Institute revealed that Minnesota spent $104,839 per juvenile inmate in 2013, and while that may […]
Primary Violation Seat Belt Law Saving Lives In Minnesota
Five years ago the Minnesota Legislature made a change to the state’s seat belt law, changing the violation to a primary offense. The change meant that drivers could now be pulled over if an officer spotted someone driving without using a seat belt, even if that was the only traffic law they were breaking. Previously, when it […]
Car Thefts Increasing in the Twin Cities
While national car thefts are decreasing, the Twin Cities are bucking the trend as they’ve seen an increase in cases of Grand Theft Auto. According to police documents there were 841 reported cases of car thefts in St. Paul between August and November of this year, meaning about 210 cars were stolen each month or […]
Colder Temperatures Mean More Indoors Crime
As the temperatures continue to plummet here in the Twin Cities, University of Minnesota police say criminals aren’t venturing outside to commit crimes as frequently. Instead, they are opting for indoors crimes. “With the cool-down over the last couple of weeks, activity seems to be decreasing,” said University police Deputy Chief Chuck Miner. “Even criminals […]
Minnesota Counties With The Most DUIs
As you may have seen on your Thanksgiving travels, police officers are out in full force to catch drunk drivers. This five-day stretch is the most dangerous time on Minnesota roads, so make good decisions when it comes to getting around this holiday. That point can’t be stressed enough if you’re living or traveling through […]
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