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Weapons screening at the State Capitol: What to know

Visitors to the Capitol during the 2026 legislative session must pass through weapons screening and should review current security rules and prohibited items before arriving.

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Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) - Crystal - 14 POST

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) - Moorhead - 2Day

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) - Lakeville - 14 POST

Back to school: Know the law

When school bus red lights flash, drivers must stop at least 20 feet away. Read more about this new law here.

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Applications are now open for the Minnesota State Patrol's 2026 traditional trooper program. Read one trooper's journey and learn how to apply.

One application, countless possibilities

The Minnesota State Patrol reminds visitors of Capitol grounds rules and traffic impacts during Independence Day celebrations.

Minnesota State Patrol reminds Fourth of July visitors of Capitol grounds rules and safety information

After suffering cardiac arrest in 2021, Don Weiblen and Trooper Nick Otterson reflect on the moments that saved his life five years later.

A lifesaving encounter leads to a lasting connection

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Weapons screening at the State Capitol: What to know