Blog Archive: March 2024​

​​​ ​New electronic process coming soon for processing warrants for searching electronic devices

March 28

Evidence found on lawfully seized electronic devices can provide valuable leads that can help investigators locate abduction victims, document human trafficking activity, identify co-conspirators in homicides, identify threats to schools or religious facilities and much more...​

​Spring snowfall bringing dangerous driving conditions to Minnesota

March 21

It might be hard to believe with the dry winter we’ve had this year, but snow is headed our way in the next few days, bringing less than ideal driving conditions with it. The National Weather Service Twin Cities is predicting snow accumulation of 3-5 inches Thursday night, with more to come...

​​Be wary of scams when buying a vehicle

March 18

Picture this: You are excited about buying a car. You drive it home, but later find out the odometer had been rolled back thousands of miles, it was stolen, or it had previous damage the seller didn't tell you about — all devastating news. ​Scams like this are happening right here in Minnesota. That's why our Minnesota State Patrol Investigative Services Section...​

​Summer-like driving behavior behind spike in traffic fatalities

March 14

With highs near 50 and the sun in the sky, it can be hard to believe it is March in Minnesota. If you’re not a fan of Minnesota winters, the higher temps and lack of snow this winter is appealing. You might even think that the lack of snow has made our roads safer. Unfortunately, the effect...​

​​Be prepared for wildfires throughout this dry spring

March 11

A wildfire in Waseca County raced through nearly 2,000 acres during the first weekend of March, forcing several residents to evacuate. This fire, which hurt three people, was just one of more than 70 across the state so far this year. We have seen a rise in wildfire activity pick up in open grasses and marshland throughout Minnesota since mid-February...

​Change your smoke and CO alarm batteries on Sunday when we spring forward

March 7

Spring might not officially start until March 19, but it's almost time to spring forward one hour into daylight saving time. While we're all changing our clocks an hour ahead Sunday morning, take the time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms...

​​​ECN Director Dana Wahlberg retires after 35 years in public safety

March 4

When Dana Wahlberg first applied for a position as a radio communications dispatcher, she was just looking for a job. Instead, she found a challenging, but rewarding calling in 911 dispatch. Wahlberg, the director of our Emergency Communication Networks (ECN) division...​

​​​​​​ More: February Blog ​A​rchive​​​