In an effort to eliminate shady practices and clean up the industry, the Minnesota Commerce Department has issued new regulations for bail bond companies across the state. As we explained in a previous blog, if a person doesn’t want to pay their full bond amount to get out of jail before trial, they can hire […]
Minnesota Man Earns DUI on Snowplow
A Bloomington man earned an odd DUI last weekend when he was arrested for drunkenly snowplowing. According to police reports, an unnamed 31-year-old man was stopped by authorities after a witness phoned in a tip that a man might be operating a snowplow under the influence of alcohol. Case details don’t detail exactly what type […]
Appeals Court: Drugs Found During Alcohol Searches Valid
The issue of blood tests during DUI stops has been a hot topic recently in Minnesota, and a new ruling by the Appeals Court adds another layer to the puzzle. According to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, a search warrant that allows police to test for alcohol in the blood of a suspected drunk driver also […]
Winter Weather Brings Uptick in Car Thefts
Nobody likes getting into a cold car early in the morning on their way to work, but leaving your car running and unattended in an attempt to warm it up makes your ride an easy target for thieves. The latest round of cold weather in Minnesota has been associated with an uptick in car thefts, according to […]
Traffic Deaths in Minnesota Reach 5-Year High
Despite suggestions that more Minnesotans wore seat belts in 2015, traffic deaths in the state rose to their highest levels in five years, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. According to the DPS, although they are still working on an exact number, they believe 405 people lost their lives on Minnesota roads in […]
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