State: Nearly 10,000 Citations Since Hands Free Law StartedState: Nearly 10,000 Citations Since Hands Free Law StartedNearly 10,000 people have been ticketed for distracted driving since the state's new hands-free law went into effect on August 1st.Jim MauriceJim Maurice
State Patrol Stopped 1,600 Motorists in August For Violating Hands-Free LawState Patrol Stopped 1,600 Motorists in August For Violating Hands-Free LawOne positive thing this is showing is how responsive teen drivers have been to this new law. They had the least amount of citations. AbbeyAbbey
Dodge Center Man Charged in Crash That Killed Woman, ChildDodge Center Man Charged in Crash That Killed Woman, ChildA Dodge Center man accused of distracted driving in a crash that killed a mother and daughter has been charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Richmond man Hurt in Rollover on County Road 43Richmond man Hurt in Rollover on County Road 43A Richmond man was hurt in a distracted driving crash at County Road 43 and 217th Street near Richmond Tuesday.Richard LeguilRichard Leguil
Two Hurt in Distracted Driving Crash on I-94 in MonticelloTwo Hurt in Distracted Driving Crash on I-94 in MonticelloTwo people from Burnsville were hospitalized after being hit by a distracted driver on I-94 in Monticello Saturday.Richard LeguilRichard Leguil
Fatal Crash Serves as Constant Reminder 'Put Your Phone Down'Fatal Crash Serves as Constant Reminder 'Put Your Phone Down'The mangled remains of a family's van now serve to drive home the point to put down your phone and focus on the road.Richard LeguilRichard Leguil
Over 1,000 Minnesota Drivers in 2 Weeks Caught Using PhonesOver 1,000 Minnesota Drivers in 2 Weeks Caught Using PhonesThe Minnesota State Patrol says too many drivers are distracted by their cellphones. The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Cold Spring Joins Highway 23 Crash Reduction InitiativeCold Spring Joins Highway 23 Crash Reduction InitiativeHave you ever texted, changed your location on your GPS or unwrapped a sandwich while driving? If so, you were distracted behind the wheel. Chrissy GaetkeChrissy Gaetke
Police: Distracted Driver Cited For Causing Four Vehicle CrashPolice: Distracted Driver Cited For Causing Four Vehicle CrashTwo people were hurt in a chain reaction crash in St. Cloud Thursday.Alex SvejkovskyAlex Svejkovsky
Sartell Native Fights Distracted Driving With Cellphone Signal Blocking Device [VIDEO]Sartell Native Fights Distracted Driving With Cellphone Signal Blocking Device [VIDEO]With cell phone addiction becoming an increasing problem on Minnesota roads, a Sartell native is trying to break chain in distracted driving crashes.Alex SvejkovskyAlex Svejkovsky