Articles: 28 results from the past year. For older articles, see advanced options.
No fatal crashes over Fouth of July in Minnesota
Preliminary reports indicate no fatal crashes for the Fourth of July holiday.
Thursday, July, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Preliminary reports indicate no fatal crashes for the Fourth of July holiday.
Thursday, July, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE 9:30 A.M. Tuesday: I-94 closes near Barnesville after fatal crash on icy roads
More information has been released about a fatal crash that temporarily closed the westbound lanes on Interstate 94 near Barnesville Monday afternoon.
Tuesday, February, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
More information has been released about a fatal crash that temporarily closed the westbound lanes on Interstate 94 near Barnesville Monday afternoon.
Tuesday, February, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Truck driver given jail time for fatal crash
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Driver in fatal crash near Cloquet was returning from methadone clinic
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, October, 04, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, October, 04, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Driving alert: Watch for farm equipment
Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This message comes following two recent crashes, including one fatal crash, involving farm equipment.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This message comes following two recent crashes, including one fatal crash, involving farm equipment.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Motorists, farm equipment operators should share roads
Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). This message comes following two recent crashes, including one fatal crash, involving farm equipment.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). This message comes following two recent crashes, including one fatal crash, involving farm equipment.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE: Fatal crash near Villard Tuesday
Villard man killed in two-vehicle crash
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Villard man killed in two-vehicle crash
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Truck-related fatalities drop in Minnesota
Truck-related fatalities dropped to their lowest numbers in a decade, according to the recently released Minnesota Motor Vehicle Crash Facts published by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Tuesday, June, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Truck-related fatalities dropped to their lowest numbers in a decade, according to the recently released Minnesota Motor Vehicle Crash Facts published by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Tuesday, June, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
23,285 motorists pulled over as part of month-long speeding crackdown
A statewide speed enforcement campaign in July pulled over 23,285 motorists for driving at illegal and unsafe speeds, according to preliminary reports from 273 law enforcement agencies.
Saturday, August, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A statewide speed enforcement campaign in July pulled over 23,285 motorists for driving at illegal and unsafe speeds, according to preliminary reports from 273 law enforcement agencies.
Saturday, August, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
One year ago: deadliest day on state roads
On February 20, 2012, eight people were killed on Minnesota roads, making it the deadliest day of the year.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On February 20, 2012, eight people were killed on Minnesota roads, making it the deadliest day of the year.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Excuses for speeding feature of new ad campaign
Minnesota officers have heard every excuse from motorists for speeding, but now motorists should hear this: There will be enhanced speed enforcement patrols in July as part of a statewide campaign coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.
Sunday, July, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota officers have heard every excuse from motorists for speeding, but now motorists should hear this: There will be enhanced speed enforcement patrols in July as part of a statewide campaign coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.
Sunday, July, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Hey, you, behind the wheel: Wake up!
Here’s a problem that in our estimation doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves: fatigued driving.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Here’s a problem that in our estimation doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves: fatigued driving.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
News Briefs: Pilot makes emergency landing at Red Wing airport
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.
Monday, March, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.
Monday, March, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This past weekend was deadliest of year for crashes in state; eight killed
At least eight people were killed on Minnesota roads this past weekend, April 6 through early Monday morning, April 8, making it the deadliest weekend of the year, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Monday, April, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
At least eight people were killed on Minnesota roads this past weekend, April 6 through early Monday morning, April 8, making it the deadliest weekend of the year, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Monday, April, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The facts on older adult drivers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 33 million licensed drivers age 65 and older in the U.S. in 2009.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 33 million licensed drivers age 65 and older in the U.S. in 2009.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Editorial - A graphic reminder for summer drivers
The number of people who have died in motor vehicle crashes in Minnesota has topped 100 this year. At this rate, the Department of Public Safety projects that there will be around 400 killed by the end of year.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The number of people who have died in motor vehicle crashes in Minnesota has topped 100 this year. At this rate, the Department of Public Safety projects that there will be around 400 killed by the end of year.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
News briefs: Man electrocuted by extension cord
According to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Department, Brian Van Engen, 56, was moving his boat lift when it came into contact with an extension cord that had been rubbed bare of insulation. The cord had been used to supply power to the electric boat lift.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
According to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Department, Brian Van Engen, 56, was moving his boat lift when it came into contact with an extension cord that had been rubbed bare of insulation. The cord had been used to supply power to the electric boat lift.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Boat capsizes near Bena, two men drown
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Final 2011 traffic crash report: 368 killed on Minnesota roads
The 368 traffic deaths on Minnesota roads in 2011 represents a fourth consecutive annual drop in road fatalities and the lowest death count on record since 1944 when 356 were killed.
Saturday, June, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The 368 traffic deaths on Minnesota roads in 2011 represents a fourth consecutive annual drop in road fatalities and the lowest death count on record since 1944 when 356 were killed.
Saturday, June, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Final Minnesota drunk driving report for 2011: 111 killed, 29,257 arrested for DWI
As a statewide DWI enforcement crackdown enters its final weekend, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety released final 2011 drunk driving data that is highlighted by 111 drunk driving deaths, marking a 40 percent reduction in such deaths from 185 a decade ago (2002).
Saturday, September, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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As a statewide DWI enforcement crackdown enters its final weekend, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety released final 2011 drunk driving data that is highlighted by 111 drunk driving deaths, marking a 40 percent reduction in such deaths from 185 a decade ago (2002).
Saturday, September, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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