June 17
It seems like just yesterday they were learning to ride a bike – and now your teen is learning to drive a car. If you’re hoping they’ll get their road test before school starts (or even before the snow flies), you’re not alone. Many other families across Minnesota are looking to do the same thing. In fact, since the beginning of 2019, an average of 494 people have taken a class D road test every weekday in Minnesota. So you’ll want to start planning now. If you want to book online, you can do so two months in advance. Want even more lead time? If you call DVS at 651-284-1234, you can book up to six...
June 13
Summer is finally here, and that can mean a lot more free time for the kids. And although our parents’ biggest concern was having us home by dinner time, you may have bigger worries – like how much time your kids are spending online, and what’s happening to them while they’re there. But if you take time to prepare, communicate, and monitor, you’ll go a long way toward summer online safety for your child...
June 10
You’ve booked the tickets. Read every guide book. Gotten recommendations for the best things to do from people who have been there. Yes, you’re ready for your vacation! But a successful summer trip isn’t just about planning for your destination. It’s also about planning for what will happen at your home while you’re gone. And with a few simple precautions, you’ll have more fun knowing your home is safe while you’re gone. Read our latest blog for a few pre-vacation steps you might not have thought of....
June 6
The kids are out of school and you’ve saved up your vacation days, so you know what that means: cabin time! You’re probably itching to get up there, air the place out, and stock up on marshmallows and bait. But while you’re making all the preparations for the perfect cabin getaway, don’t forget to check fire prevention and safety off your list. Does your cabin have a kitchen? That’s the room where most fires in Minnesota start, so you’ll want to take some extra precautions there. Keep anything combustible (like towels, oven mitts or paper towels) well away from the stove...
June 3
The span of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is 100 days long – and those 100 days are the deadliest of the year on Minnesota roads. Preliminary numbers show that in 2018 alone, 124 people died in traffic crashes during the 100 deadliest days. They account for 33 percent of all 2018 traffic deaths, even though the span of time is only 27 percent of the year. So far this year, there have been 115 fatalities on Minnesota roads, compared to 121 at this time last year. How can we keep that trend going through the 100 deadliest days? We all have to do our part...