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Winter load increases will begin Friday, Dec. 31, at 12:01 a.m. on unrestricted state highways in the central frost zone. Winter load increases are already in effect in the north and north-central frost zones. Frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other load limit
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management Division is participating in the state-wide Winter Hazard Awareness Week campaign, which will take place November 15th – 19th, 2021. Winter Hazard Awareness Week is promoted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Division of Homeland Security Emergency Management. This week allows Minnesotan’s an opportunity to familiarize
Tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. there will be a Senate Transportation Committee hearing to review the re-opening of Department of Vehicle Services (DVS) stations across the state of Minnesota. In response to COVID-19, the Department of Public Safety closed many drivers’ exam stations. As COVID restrictions have started to be lifted, the Department of Public Safety
More hours of darkness this time of year can contribute to an increased number of crashes between people driving and walking, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging travelers to use caution. October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Motor vehicle crashes have killed 45 pedestrians in 2021, which is nine more pedestrian deaths than
Preliminary figures from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety show 102 people have died on Minnesota roads since Jan. 1, compared to 82 last year at this time. The state reported its 100th traffic death (preliminary) on April 21. This is the earliest date reaching the preliminary figure of 100 traffic
The week of April 12-16, 2021 is designated Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week. Severe Weather Awareness Week is a public education campaign promoted by the National Weather Service, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, and local Emergency Management Agencies. Each day of the week features a different weather hazard, and two statewide tornado drills will be
