A streak of four years without a death on Minnesota roads over the New Year’s holiday came to a halt last year when one person lost their life in a crash, but state officials are hoping to start a new streak this year. New Year’s Eve is one of the most deadly days on US roads, as […]
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 […]
Minnesota Courts Helping Prevent Repeat DUI Offenses
A study by a national research firm uncovered that in Minnesota DWI courts, deterrent programs and treatment regimens are helping prevent repeat DUI offenses, saving the taxpayers about $700,000 a year. The study examined the DWI court system in nine counties who attempted to lessen the number of repeat DUI offenders by combining drug and […]
So Far, So Good: Green Line Hasn’t Increased Crime
Despite concerns the new Green Line light rail may bring more crime to the area, University officials and Metro police say that hasn’t been the case in the five months since the transit system opened. Metro Transit police Capt. Jim Franklin said crime rates have remained steady on campus and in the area along the […]
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