April 8
When we think of distracted driving, most of us think of holding a phone up to our ear or scrolling through our social media feed. But distracted driving takes a lot of different forms. Perhaps it's taking a selfie, like several people ticketed recently. Or it could be steering with your knees while holding a phone with both hands, like a St. Paul man did last year...
April 5
For years, Minnesota law enforcement, public health officials and medical professionals have been working to mitigate the effects of illicit narcotics – especially overdoses. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (DPS-BCA) began using an application called Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) in 2019...
April 1
That corner of your yard – you know, the one that gets all that southern light – would be a great place for a garden, you think. Just flowers, nothing complicated. You'll only be digging about six or eight inches down, so you probably won't hit anything important, right? Wrong. Underground utilities...
March 29
Finally, some sunshine and warmth: The perfect time to dust off your motorcycle and get back on the open road, if you haven't already. There are a few riding hazards that only spring can bring. Best to know how to navigate them safely. And while you're at it, how about signing up for a rider training course? Sometimes the things your city or town did to help...
March 25
When troopers pull motorists over for not having their lights on in inclement weather, the majority of them say they had no idea it was a law. Unfortunately, ignorance of the law is no excuse. There are three instances in which Minnesota state law requires you to have your headlights and taillights on – and only one of them is nighttime. If that seems confusing...
