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Having a ho-ho-tini or two for the holidays? Then have a plan for a sober ride. Extra DWI patrols are on the roads in December. Click on the image to play the NEW Holiday DWI enforcement video. The ...
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Extra patrols may get some drivers 'O'Busted' today

Extra DWI patrols will be on the roads today, St. Patrick’s Day, the holiday with the second-highest number of alcohol-related deaths and the third-highest number of DWI arrests during the last three years.

By Staff Report , March 17, 2011

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Super Bowl stats: 109 traffic stops, 0 arrests

During a cold and windy Super Bowl Sunday, which produced slippery roads, the Minnesota State Patrol was busy.

By Staff Report , February 08, 2011

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Don't do the 'Super Bowl Stumble' to your vehicle - extra DWI patrols are on the roads

The Minnesota State Patrol is giving motorists a pep talk to encourage Super Bowl revelers to plan for a safe ride and avoid driving impaired.

By Staff Report , February 06, 2011

2,399 drunk drivers arrested statewide in December

A December-long, statewide increased DWI enforcement campaign generated 2,399 DWI arrests and 2,178 seat belt violations. Preliminary arrest totals were reported by 315 of around 400 participating agencies.

January 12, 2011

Increased DWI enforcement will watch drivers tonight

As the ball drops on 2010, a statewide DWI enforcement campaign will drop the hammer on impaired drivers during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

By Staff Report , December 31, 2010

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675 arrested for DWI midway through statewide campaign

Midway through a December-long statewide increased DWI enforcement campaign, preliminary reports from 170 law enforcement agencies indicate 675 motorist DWI arrests. In all, around 400 agencies are conducting the increased patrols through New Year’s Eve.

By Staff Report , December 18, 2010

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DWI patrols are coming to town

If Minnesota motorists drive impaired in December, they will likely have themselves a merry little time in jail. Around 400 city and county law enforcement agencies will partner with the Minnesota State Patrol to conduct a statewide DWI enforcement crackdown throughout the month of December.

By Staff Report , December 04, 2010

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13 'most dangerous' counties for impaired driving listed

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety recently named the state's 13 "most dangerous" counties for impaired driving that will be targeted with extra DWI patrols through September 2011.

By Staff Report , November 24, 2010

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Minnesota State Patrol arrest 234 for DWI

An 18-day statewide enhanced DWI enforcement effort, August 20 to September 6, resulted in the arrest of 1,775 motorists.

September 15, 2010

Central Minnesota man arrested for driving 178 mph sentenced for DWI

A man who was stopped and arrested for reportedly driving a Corvette up to 178 miles per hour in Wadena County was sentenced Aug. 30 for driving while intoxicated during the incident.

By Steve Schulz , September 02, 2010

After midnight: Ride-along offers look into how safe Alexandria roads are during the early morning hours

After midnight: Ride-along offers look into how safe Alexandria roads are during the early morning hours The Echo Press recently received an invitation from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to have a reporter ride along during a deputy’s “Safe and Sober” shift. The following is a first-hand account of the experience.

By Celeste Beam , September 01, 2010

June DWI arrests: 125 busted in state's 13 deadliest counties for impaired driving

State patrol troopers, county deputies and city officers partnered to arrest 125 impaired drivers in June during enhanced DWI patrols in the state’s 13 counties with the most alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

July 09, 2010

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172 arrested for DWI in state's 'deadliest' counties

Enhanced DWI patrols conducted in the state’s counties with the most alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries resulted in 172 DWI arrests in March.

By Staff Report , April 11, 2010

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Alcohol-related deaths decline but drinking and driving still accounts for one-third of fatalities

Alcohol-related deaths in Minnesota decreased to 163 in 2008, an all-time low. But that figure represents 36 percent of the 455 traffic deaths, matching historical trends.

February 19, 2010

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Governor wants to crack down on repeat drunk drivers

Governor Tim Pawlenty has announced a proposal requiring all convicted DWI offenders to use breath-activated ignition systems or face a longer period of not driving.

February 10, 2010

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