​Blog Archive: August 2024​

​​Twin Cities radio host brushes up on his motorcycle skills

Aug. 26​

​​Chris Hawkey — the co-host of KFAN Radio's “Power Trip Morning Show" and a Twin Cities country music performer — has been riding motorcycles for 40 years. However, he knows there's always room to brush up on your skills. Hawkey took one of our Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center ...​

​​BCA: You must be 21 to get a pistol permit

Aug. 22

While Minnesota’s permit-to-carry gun law is challenged in the U.S. Judicial System, it can be hard to figure out what’s legal and what’s not. That’s why our Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is working with law enforcement and attorneys to spread the word: For the time being, 18- to 20-year-olds will not be able to get a Minnesota permit to carry a pistol.

​​​Extra DWI enforcement will help you make it home safely this Labor Day

Aug. 19

Summer's last hurrah is almost here. Labor Day weekend is a great time to kick back, relax and enjoy the summer weather before fall starts to set in. As you're making your plans, make sure choosing a safe and sober ride is at the top of your to-do list. ​

​ New State Patrol design symbolizes our connection to Minnesota

Aug. 16

For the first time in more than 50 years, the Minnesota State Patrol has a new look. Last year when the Minnesota Legislature approved a replacement design for the Minnesota seal and flag, State Patrol leaders took note.

​FEMA's individual assistance could help you recover from flooding

Aug. 14

If you're one of the thousands of Minnesota homeow​ners and renters affected by the flooding that hit our state between July 16 and July 4, you may be eligible for some individual disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). ​

​New grant allows OTS to do a deep dive into distracted driving data

Aug. 12

People looking down at their phones, eating or messing with the radio while behind the wheel aren't giving their full attention to the task at hand — driving. Getting distracted behind the wheel for even a couple seconds can end with someone being seriously hurt or killed. ​

​DVS hiring examiners to better serve you

Aug. 5

Think back to when you received your first driver’s license — that feeling of accomplishment, looking forward to driving on your own, the excitement of completing every step to learn how to drive. Thanks to the Minnesota Legislature, that sense of excitement will come sooner, rather than later. Due to additional funding from the l​egislature, Driver and Vehicle...

​​Join DPS at these August community events

Aug. 1

​August is a​n exciting month for the Department of Public Safety (DPS): We'll be out in the community to get to know the people we serve during National Night Out and the Minnesota State Fair. It's a great opportunity for us to talk to our neighbors and connect them to resources and information.

​​​​​​ More: July Blog ​A​rchive​​​