With July 4th falling on a Monday, many Minnesotans will have an extended weekend to spend with friends and family. These extended weekends provide more time for revelry, and police know that these celebrations can oftentimes involve alcohol. If you drink alcohol this weekend, make a smart decision not to get behind the wheel, because […]
DUI Arrests Soar Over 4th of July Weekend
We warned you that police would be out and about last weekend looking for drunk drivers, but sadly, it appears that message did not hit home with many drivers. That’s because the Minnesota State Patrol announced that the preliminary numbers suggest 503 people were arrested for drunk driving over the long holiday weekend. If the […]
DUIs Down, But 300+ Still Arrested Over 4th of July Weekend
Despite our warning about the increased DUI patrols over the 4th of July weekend, more than 300 Minnesotans were booked for drunk driving over the holiday weekend. Although the holiday is nearly three weeks old, we’re just now learning about the DUI statistics from the 4th of July weekend. The Minnesota State Patrol said 328 people […]
