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Buckle Up and Pay Attention Teens! Traffic crashes are the leading killer of Minnesota teens and distracted driving and low seat belt use are major factors for these tragedies. Now, teens can do so...
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Minnesota senators Monday joined representatives in voting to take money from state budget reserves to catch up on back pay owed school districts. In a bill they passed 35-29, senators also opted to ...
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Cop Talk - The 'new' seat belt law

People are talking about the "new" seat belt law and car seat law and want to know if these are really new laws, or have they just been updated. Many times, the changes made to the seat belt law and car seat law are referred to as new laws. Having said that, these really aren't new laws, but they were changed and updated.

By By Alexandria Police Officer Jim Gripne , March 11, 2011

Are county workers healthy?

With a little hesitation, all five county commissioners approved a wellness survey that will be distributed to all Douglas County employees.

By Celeste Beam , June 11, 2010

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35 drivers pay for not wearing seat belt

In a recent two-week stretch, Alexandria police officers and Douglas County sheriff deputies stopped 201 motorists and cited 85 of them for various offenses.

June 05, 2009

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Buckle up for new state law: It takes effect today, June 9

For some people, next Tuesday will be like any other ordinary day. They will go about their business like nothing has changed. Others will have to make a conscious effort to do one small little task or face the consequences – being pulled over by law enforcement and paying a fine.

By Celeste Beam , June 05, 2009

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Editorial - New seat belt law makes sense

A new law will take effect June 9 that will save lives but at the same time cause some grumbles and complaints.

June 03, 2009

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Lawmakers pass tougher seat belt law

Minnesota may soon have a tougher seat belt law. In the waning moments of the session Monday night, the House passed 73-60, with the Senate following 47-19, a bill that would allow law enforcement officers to pull motorists over when someone in the vehicle is not wearing a seat belt.

May 20, 2009

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Seat belt law passes committee

he Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee passed a familiar bill January 13 – to allow police to stop a driver who is not wearing a seat belt.

By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , January 28, 2009

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Seat belt law passes committee -- again

By Don Davis , January 17, 2009

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Alexandria police issue 50 citations to motorists during 'buckle-up' crackdown

Alexandria police officers stopped a total of 95 motorists and cited 50 for various traffic-related offenses during a statewide Safe and Sober seat belt enforcement campaign October 10-19.

November 05, 2008

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Eighty-seven percent of Minnesota motorists buckle up

The state’s overall seat belt use compliance is now 87 percent, comparable to the record-high 88 percent use rate recorded in 2007.

October 29, 2008

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Buckle up or beware: Major seat belt enforcement begins soon

To prevent unbelted traffic deaths, Alexandria police officers will conduct enhanced patrols October 10-19 during a statewide Safe and Sober “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement sweep.

October 08, 2008

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Car seat passenger training course offered

The Alexandria Technical College will offer a three-hour car seat passenger safety training course on October 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the technical college.

October 01, 2008

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Legislative survey shows split results on seat belt law

The Minnesota State Fair has closed its gates for the season, but not before thousands of visitors participated in a nonpartisan poll conducted by House Public Information Services.

September 19, 2008

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Course offers car seat training

The Alexandria Technical College will offer a course in car seat passenger training designed for those who are child care or foster care providers and transport children younger than age 9.

July 01, 2008

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Saved by the belt

Seat belts save lives. It may be a strong statement that some disagree with, but one family from Garfield agrees with it wholeheartedly.

By By Celeste Beam, Staff Reporter , June 18, 2008

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