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Become a better rider: Invest in your skills — and your safety — this motorcycle season

A motorcyclist navigating a training course as other riders watch.May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Minnesota. And let's be honest, motorcycle safety messaging can seem very repetitive: Wear a helmet. Ride sober. Don't speed.

Some riders listen, some unfortunately don't. Three motorcyclists have already been killed on our roads this year, and fatalities have increased in recent years. And yes — helmet use, speed and impairment are often contributors. But ultimately, the skill of the rider can be a determining factor in preventing crashes that lead to injury and death.

The best way to improve your skills? Take a rider training course.​ Learn more about the importance of rider training and how to register.​


New radio show connects community, addresses ethnic and racial disparities

Three DPS employees at a fair booth.What do you get when you combine a volunteer-run radio station serving the diverse community and people of St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood and an enthusiastic Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) employee passionate about youth, community and public service? You get an informative, insightful, upbeat and inspiring radio show called Community Connections with Qiana!

The bi-weekly radio show addresses Minnesota's ethnic and racial disparities while promoting positive community and government relationships.

Learn about Community Connections with Qiana​ and how you can listen to the show in our DPS blog.