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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Increased seat belt patrols take to Minnesota roads
Extra Click It or Ticket seat belt patrols take to the roads Oct. 12–26 statewide in Minnesota.
Tuesday, October, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Extra Click It or Ticket seat belt patrols take to the roads Oct. 12–26 statewide in Minnesota.
Tuesday, October, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Two in custody after chase through Ely
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Sunday, October, 07, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Sunday, October, 07, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Alexandria man dies after his car crashes off Highway 29
A 42-year-old Alexandria man died following a one-vehicle crash on Highway 29 Friday night.
Thursday, October, 04, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A 42-year-old Alexandria man died following a one-vehicle crash on Highway 29 Friday night.
Thursday, October, 04, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Man convicted of murder for fight outside bar in Proctor
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Thursday, September, 27, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Thursday, September, 27, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
News Briefs: Minnesota man made ill by peanut butter
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Wednesday, September, 26, 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.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - 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
Editorial - Life-and-death knowledge for child passengers
If you are confused about how your children should be riding in your vehicle – what type of car seat they should be in, whether they should be wearing seat belts instead, or even the correct way of securing them – find out now. Don’t regret it the rest of your life.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
If you are confused about how your children should be riding in your vehicle – what type of car seat they should be in, whether they should be wearing seat belts instead, or even the correct way of securing them – find out now. Don’t regret it the rest of your life.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Ask the Trooper: Are the 'rules of the road' different for mail carriers?
An exemption, according to Minnesota State Statute 169.686 Subd.2 would be “a rural mail carrier of the United State Postal Service or a newspaper delivery person while in the performance of duties.”
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
An exemption, according to Minnesota State Statute 169.686 Subd.2 would be “a rural mail carrier of the United State Postal Service or a newspaper delivery person while in the performance of duties.”
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Parents of girl who drowned in Wisconsin face charges
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Wisconsin, North Dakota and Minnesota.
Tuesday, September, 25, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
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Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Wisconsin, North Dakota and Minnesota.
Tuesday, September, 25, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
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