Col. Matt Langer saying goodbye to the State Patrol

​One ride-along. That's all it took to cement in a young Matt Langer's heart that being a trooper in the Minnesota State Patrol was his calling.

Fast forward 30 years. Langer, who spent his entire career with the State Patrol, knows he made the right decision to put on the maroon and gold uniform.

He quickly ​fell in love with the organization and discovered a deep passion for its mission of traffic safety. Through that passion and a dedication for helping others, he's leaving behind several accomplishments​ that have helped make the State Patrol stronger and our roads safer​. Learn about those accomplishments in our DPS blog​.​​​​​