As we mentioned in a previous blog, nearly 300 law enforcement agencies across the state are in the midst of conducting extra patrols throughout the Labor Day weekend to catch drunk drivers and other dangerous driving maneuvers. The Labor Day holiday weekend is one of our busiest times of year, and for good reason. Not […]
School Bus Arm Cameras Mean Drivers Must Be More Aware This School Year
School is back in session across most of Minnesota, and if you have a morning commute, there’s a good chance that the big yellow school buses are once again a common sight on the road. We hope you make it a point to see these vehicles this school year, but there’s a good chance that […]
Minnesota Lawmaker Earns Probation For DWI Arrest
State Rep. Elliot Engen, R-Lino Lakes, has been sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to driving under the influence stemming from his arrest last March. We covered the original arrest story earlier this year when Engen told police he was “sober cabbing” two other passengers, including Republican Rep. Walter Hudson, when he […]
Extra DWI Patrols Happening Now Through Labor Day
If you’re planning one last trip across Minnesota before school starts, know that police will be out in full force looking for inebriated drivers. According to an announcement from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety, there will be a statewide DUI enforcement campaign through September 7. The extra enforcement actually kicked […]
Transporting Marijuana In Minnesota – What You Should Know
Recreational marijuana was legalized in Minnesota just over three years ago, and while Minnesotans have more freedom to enjoy marijuana recreationally, there are still some rules in place for buying, transporting and using marijuana across the state. The transport part is particularly tricky, as there are specific rules in place for driving after smoking marijuana […]
