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State-Of-The-Art Driving Course Opens at Camp Ripley [AUDIO,VIDEO]

Jim Maurice — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:31:29 +0000

A state-of-the art driving facility has been completed at Camp Ripley. The Minnesota State Patrol will use the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course to simulate crash sites, and practice driving fast.

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Statewide Traffic Deaths Pass 200 Mark

Jim Maurice — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:46:34 +0000

Traffic deaths in Minnesota have passed the 200 mark for the year. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says there has been 205 people killed on Minnesota roads.

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Minnesotans to Get Emergency Alerts on Cellphones

The Associated Press — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:02:32 +0000

Severe weather and other emergency alerts are coming soon to Minnesotans' smartphones and cellphones. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says it will be ready to send imminent threat alerts by the end of this week.

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Most Motorists Killed in January Not Belted In

Jim Maurice — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:26:10 +0000

For the second month in a row a majority of Minnesotans killed on the roadways were not buckled up. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says 18 people were killed on the state's roads in January, 13 of them failed to buckle their seat belt.

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State Recorded 1 Traffic Death During Thanksgiving Weekend

Jim Maurice — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:55:29 +0000

This may have been our safest Thanksgiving travel period in our state's history. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says there was only one traffic fatality in the state between 6:00 p.m. Wednesday and midnight Monday.

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Earlier Sunsets Prompt Reminder to Watch for Pedestrians

Lee Voss — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:42:24 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers, pedestrians and bike riders to take extra care now that it gets dark earlier every day.

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21 Minnesota Drivers Ticketed For Driving 100 MPH

Lee Voss — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:22:48 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says it ticketed 21 motorists for driving more than 100 mph and 72 drivers for going more than 90 mph during a stepped-up speeding enforcement campaign in July.

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Authorities To Hold Mock Disaster At Monticello Nuclear Plant

Lee Voss — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:48:24 +0000

Authorities are conducting a mock disaster at the Monticello Nuclear plant tomorrow (Wednesday). The Minnesota Department of Public Safety will join other state agencies, law enforcement and first responders in the mock drill. It will test the capabilities of the responsible agencies in case of a real disaster.

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Contest Asks Teens To Address Distracted Driving

Jim Maurice — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:40:33 +0000

Minnesota teenagers concerned about the dangers of distracted driving have the chance to share their thoughts and creativity with their peers - and maybe win a little cash.

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2010 State Traffic Deaths On Par With 2009

Jim Maurice — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:01:14 +0000

At least 410 people were killed on Minnesota roads in 2010. The preliminary records were released today (Monday) from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

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Minnesota On Pace For Fewest Traffic Deaths Since 1944

Jim Maurice — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:44:46 +0000

After an entire holiday weekend without a traffic death, Minnesota is on pace for an even safer year on the state's roads. 397 people have died in traffic crashes this year. That's less than the 421 traffic deaths last year, which had been the lowest number since 1944.

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