ST. PAUL - Preliminary 2009 crash facts from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) reveal that none of four children under age 7 killed in crashes this year were properly restrained and seven of 10 children seriously injured were also not i
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1,873 BUSTED DURING END-OF-SUMMER DWI CRACKDOWN
Tue, Sep 15th, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
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ST. PAUL - An Aug. 21-Sept. 7 statewide DWI enforcement campaign resulted in 1,873 DWI arrests - more than 100 DWIs a day. The average alcohol-concentration of the DWI offenders was 0.16 - twice the legal limit of 0.08. Preliminary arrest totals were reported by 326 of around 400 participating agencies. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) coordinated the effort.
A DWI results in loss of license for at least 90 days and can cost up to $20,000 when factoring in associated fees and increased insurance rates. Each year in Minnesota up to 200 people are killed in alcohol-related crashes and more than 35,000 are arrested for DWI.
The DWI enforcement crackdown also resulted in 3,035 seat belt non-use citations. DPS included the seat belt focus to counter unbelted nighttime fatalities, which are especially prevalent in alcohol-related fatalities. Of the impaired drivers and their passengers killed in alcohol-related crashes during 2006-2008, more than 70 percent were not wearing seat belts.
DPS officials say the state's primary seat belt law not only encourages belt use, but can also help prevent alcohol-related crashes. The primary law requires belt use for drivers and all passengers. Law enforcement can stop motorists if anyone in a vehicle is not belted, including passengers.
"A majority of the impaired drivers killed in crashes are also not buckled up," says Cheri Marti director of the DPS Office of Traffic Safety. "The primary law gives officers another tool to stop impaired drivers before they cause serious damage down the road."
The Minnesota State Patrol made 284 DWI arrests during the campaign. Among metro agencies, Minneapolis Police Department arrested 55 motorists for DWI, followed by St. Paul Police (49), Bloomington Police (37), and Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (31). In greater Minnesota, White Earth Tribal Police arrested 28 motorists for DWI, followed by Rochester Police Department (22), Cass County Sheriff's Office (19), Mankato Police (19), and Stearns County Sheriff's Office (18).
The enforcement is a federally funded campaign and a component of the state's cornerstone traffic safety program - Toward Zero Deaths (TZD). TZD uses a multidisciplinary approach to focus on four strategic areas to reduce crashes - enhanced enforcement campaigns, education, engineering improvements, and effective emergency trauma response.
A DWI results in loss of license for at least 90 days and can cost up to $20,000 when factoring in associated fees and increased insurance rates. Each year in Minnesota up to 200 people are killed in alcohol-related crashes and more than 35,000 are arrested for DWI.
The DWI enforcement crackdown also resulted in 3,035 seat belt non-use citations. DPS included the seat belt focus to counter unbelted nighttime fatalities, which are especially prevalent in alcohol-related fatalities. Of the impaired drivers and their passengers killed in alcohol-related crashes during 2006-2008, more than 70 percent were not wearing seat belts.
DPS officials say the state's primary seat belt law not only encourages belt use, but can also help prevent alcohol-related crashes. The primary law requires belt use for drivers and all passengers. Law enforcement can stop motorists if anyone in a vehicle is not belted, including passengers.
"A majority of the impaired drivers killed in crashes are also not buckled up," says Cheri Marti director of the DPS Office of Traffic Safety. "The primary law gives officers another tool to stop impaired drivers before they cause serious damage down the road."
The Minnesota State Patrol made 284 DWI arrests during the campaign. Among metro agencies, Minneapolis Police Department arrested 55 motorists for DWI, followed by St. Paul Police (49), Bloomington Police (37), and Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (31). In greater Minnesota, White Earth Tribal Police arrested 28 motorists for DWI, followed by Rochester Police Department (22), Cass County Sheriff's Office (19), Mankato Police (19), and Stearns County Sheriff's Office (18).
The enforcement is a federally funded campaign and a component of the state's cornerstone traffic safety program - Toward Zero Deaths (TZD). TZD uses a multidisciplinary approach to focus on four strategic areas to reduce crashes - enhanced enforcement campaigns, education, engineering improvements, and effective emergency trauma response.
4 CHILD TRAFFIC DEATHS IN 2009 - NONE RESTRAINED
Sat, Sep 12th, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
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Extra DWI Enforcement Continues through Labor Day; PUBLIC SAFETY, MNDOT STRESS ROAD SAFETY
Sat, Sep 12th, 2009
Posted in State of Minnesota
Posted in State of Minnesota
ST. PAUL - Around 400 Minnesota law enforcement agencies will continue an enhanced DWI crackdown through Labor Day weekend to limit alcohol-related deaths during the holiday weekend. During Labor Day weekends, 2006-2008, 11 people were killed - five
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Congressman Walz Announces Southern Minnesota Mobile Office Stops
Sat, Sep 12th, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Tim Walz announced that he is dispatching his staff across southern Minnesota September 21-23 to hear from constituents regarding hot topics like health insurance reform and to assist individuals who are having p
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Statement by Congressman Tim Walz on President Obama's Speech
Sat, Sep 12th, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
(Washington, DC) - The following statement can be attributed to Congressman Tim Walz. Mr. Jeff Korsmo, Executive Director of the Mayo Clinic Health Policy Center was Congressman Walz's guest at tonight's Joint Session of Congress.
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Health officials urge Minnesotans to learn more about the warning signs of suicide and how to prevent it
Sat, Sep 12th, 2009
Posted in State of Minnesota
Posted in State of Minnesota
Minnesota health officials urge Minnesotans to learn more about preventing suicide during national Suicide Prevention Week, September 6-12.
The extent of suicide in Minnesota is significant:
571 people died by suicide in Minnesota in 20 .....
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Minnesota Community Pride winners announced and honored on Labor Day weekend at the 2009 Minnesota State Fair
Sat, Sep 12th, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
Over 20 Minnesota communities, large and small, from across the state, took home top honors and over $15,000 in cash awards in the 25th Anniversary Minnesota Community Pride competition, announced at the Minnesota Community Pride Showcase and Awards
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State Fair Seeking Young Adults to Serve on Advisory Team
Mon, Aug 31st, 2009
Posted in State of Minnesota
Posted in State of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota State Fair is now accepting applications for young adults who want to be part of the State Fair Advisory Team.
The 20-member team is a voice for younger Minnesotans that provides input on interests and trends among .....
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Background briefing for media on novel H1N1 flu
Tue, Aug 25th, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
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Background briefing on novel H1N1, including recent developments, current concerns, anticipated issues and challenges if a second wave of illness occurs in the fall, and preparations for the possibility of a major pandemic involving sev .....
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Background briefing on novel H1N1, including recent developments, current concerns, anticipated issues and challenges if a second wave of illness occurs in the fall, and preparations for the possibility of a major pandemic involving sev .....
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