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Six men killed in Jamestown crash identified
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the names of six men, all from Missouri, killed in a crash Wednesday in west Jamestown.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - Forum Communications - News

Driver escapes serious injury in rollover near Osakis
A one-car rollover on Interstate 94 near Osakis Thursday triggered a flurry of emergency response activity and traffic back-ups while the driver escaped serious injury.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Give the gift of a safe holiday
Shopping, decorating, baking and holiday entertaining are all part of what makes the holiday season a cherished time for family and friends. Although this may be the most wonderful time of the year, you may not realize it can also be the most hazardous; worse than any lump of coal.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Health of Minnesota teens improves, says study
Collectively, Minnesota’s teens are doing better today on key health measures than they were in the 1990s, according to a recent analysis by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Saturday, December, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Search on for missing woman
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

Older driver safety awareness week
Whether we want to admit it or not, aging is inevitable. The ability to drive safely can be affected by changes in our physical, emotional and cognitive health.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Unbelted deaths: October deadliest month
October was the deadliest month for unbelted traffic deaths in 2012, according to preliminary reports from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Baby shower ends with stabbing
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, November, 13, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

News Briefs: Teen takes plea deal in school sex crime case
A Fisher teenager will spend at least 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes with two kindergarten girls during class time.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

Seventy-seven percent of Minnesota motorists buckled up
West Central Minnesota’s new seat belt compliance rate is 77.3 percent, according to the area’s first seat belt use survey, conducted by area traffic safety advocates. The observational survey was conducted in September, and data were collected in 10 counties.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Operation Blaze Orange on Highway 169 stops 187 vehicles
No real surprises were seen in Operation Blaze Orange, the first organized line patrol enforcement project held on deer hunting opener last Friday on USTH 169 as troopers reported stopping at least 187 vehicles.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Deer season opens this Saturday; tips for avoiding an accident
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reports that Minnesota averages about 35,000 deer-car collisions a year and three to 11 fatalities. So, what can be done to stay safe when Minnesota’s deer season gets under way on November 3?
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Seat belt compliance rate in Douglas County region: 77.3 percent
West Central Minnesota’s new seat belt compliance rate is 77.3 percent, according to the area’s first seat belt use survey, conducted by area traffic safety advocates.
Tuesday, October, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Extra DWI patrols to hit the streets for Halloween party weekend
The scariest thing on Halloween isn’t your Zombie NFL Replacement Referee costume, it’s drunk driving — which has resulted in seven deaths and 24 serious, life-altering injuries during Halloween party weekends in the last five years.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Close call with semi
It could have been much worse. Randy Gene Bye, 53, of Kensington was driving his Jeep on Highway 27 near Interstate 94 last Thursday afternoon when he collided into the side of a semitrailer.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: 11-year-old Ashby girl dies from crash injuries
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, October, 23, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

State seat belt compliance continues to climb but Douglas County region lags
Minnesota’s new seat belt compliance rate is 93.6 percent, marking another increase in belt use which has resulted in fewer unbelted deaths, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety. DPS conducted its annual observational belt use survey in June.
Sunday, October, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Increased seat belt patrols to run statewide
Increased Click It or Ticket seat belt patrols will roll statewide from October 12-26 in an effort to stop unbelted traffic deaths, of which there were 377 during the past three years.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Fargo police arrest two men for robbery
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota.
Tuesday, October, 16, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

Teens turn cameras on to seat belts
Minnesota teenagers now have a chance to go viral. Students in grades 9-12 are called on to produce a 30-second TV public service announcement promoting the importance of buckling up or the dangers of distracted driving. The top teen will win $1,000, and their spot will air during the televised MTV Video Music Awards in 2013.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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