Blog Archive: June 2023
June 29
Starting a bonfire, camping, grilling — all are great ways for Minnesotans to celebrate our country's independence this Fourth of July weekend. However, with much of the state seeing below normal precipitation this year, wildfires are a real risk. Our Homeland Security and Emergency...
June 26
There's something magical about lighting a sparkler and drawing pictures in the air on a warm summer night. But that magic can turn into a trip to the emergency room if you aren't careful. Each year, our State Fire Marshal Division (SFMD) receives reports from Minnesota hospitals regarding...
June 22
It didn't take long for a Rogers police officer to find someone driving dangerously during the recent Click It or Ticket campaign coordinated by our Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The officer was on duty for all of three minutes when they pulled over a driver for not wearing a seat belt. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence. Thankfully, the officer was there to stop drivers like this and prevent a devastating crash.
June 20
Having a valid driver's license can change your life in Minnesota, no matter which language you speak. That's why staff in our Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) division was so excited to launch our multilingual virtual assistant in advance of the Driver's License for All program...
June 15
When it comes to preventing fires, little things can make a large impact. Things such as having working batteries in your smoke alarm or keeping an eye on your stove while cooking can be the difference between life or death. Unfortunately, 70 Minnesotans lost their lives last year because of a fire. That is the most people who have died...
June 12
Whether you are lost in the forest, stranded on the top of a water tower or struggling to stay above water, it takes a specialized team to get you safely back on solid ground. In our state, that's the Minnesota Air Rescue Team (MART). MART is a partnership between our Minnesota State Patrol...
June 9
Some Minnesotans will soon have certain criminal records expunged thanks to a pair of laws passed by the Minnesota Legislature: The Adult-Use Cannabis Act and the Clean Slate Act. These laws require automatic expungement of some records...
June 5
Summer weather is here! The sun is peeking out from behind the clouds, swimming pools are opening up and Minnesotans are getting into their cars for some well-deserved vacations. With summertime fun and travel kicking off, it's important to drive smart...
June 1
Three motorcyclists died on Minnesota's roads over Memorial Day weekend. None of the three were wearing a helmet. Jay Bock, safety coordinator for our Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center (MMSC), says a number of factors contribute to most deadly crashes...
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