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August 25, 2025 by Troy Christianson Leave a Comment

Sgt. Troy Christianson

I was recently issued a 2024 Dodge Durango, replacing my 2019 Dodge Charger.  Dodge discontinued making the Dodge Charger for a few years but is supposed to be coming back.  State Patrol’s main squads are Dodge Durango or the Ford F-150. The State Patrol issues new squads to troopers when the vehicle reaches approximately 120,000 miles.  The retired squads are then auctioned off online to the highest bidder.

You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and of course, drive sober.  Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester MN 55901-5848. or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.

2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD. Highlighted features: 5.7L V8 Hemi engine with 360 horsepower/390 lb-ft torque, transmission 8 speed Torqueflite automatic, axle ratio: 3.09, tire size, load, speed rating 255/60R 108-V (Firestone); ground clearance 8.1, brakes: Dodge factory Police BR9 dual piston front single rear, fuel capacity 24.6 gallons, top speed 130-plus MPH.Image submitted
2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD. Highlighted features: 5.7L V8 Hemi engine with 360 horsepower/390 lb-ft torque, transmission 8 speed Torqueflite automatic, axle ratio: 3.09, tire size, load, speed rating 255/60R 108-V (Firestone); ground clearance 8.1, brakes: Dodge factory Police BR9 dual piston front single rear, fuel capacity 24.6 gallons, top speed 130-plus MPH.
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You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us Twitter: MSPPIO_SOUTH.

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