As of last week, nearly 70 people have died on Minnesota roads through the first 11 weeks of the year. That's up more than 45 percent from the same period last year. The Department of Public Safety says a trend of poor seatbelt use and excessive speeds have both led to more serious crashes.
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Residents asked to be on the lookout for at-large suspect in Sauk Rapids
The suspect was last seen near the intersection of Garden Brook Drive Northeast and Strawberry Court Northeast.
Ben Simmons rumor mill running hot and Wolves still connected
Can the Timberwolves still land the 76ers star?
Aquifer energy storage project wins financial backing of Mpls city council
It'll be used to power the Towerside Innovation District near the U of M.
Bomb threat prompts school evacuation in central Minnesota
A search of the building did not find any suspicious items.
Double shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 'critically wounded' in St. Paul
It's the city's 29th homicide this year.
Brewery, taproom moving into former Twin Cities newspaper space
Loons Landing officially signed the lease this week.
Police: Car with dog inside stolen from outside Twin Cities liquor store
They're asking people to be on the lookout for the vehicle.
Murder charge filed over inmate's death at Chisago Co. Jail
The man suddenly became unresponsive and died while in a holding cell.
Minnesota DFL lawmakers form Reproductive Freedom Caucus
The move comes as some Republicans explore proposals to limit abortion access.
Counties without K-12 mask mandate see sharper rise in child COVID cases
That's according to a new study released Friday by the CDC.
Bloomington woman dies in crash on southwest Twin Cities highway
The collision happened just south of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds.
DPS: Fire deaths jump 31 percent in 2011
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety released preliminary figures that show 51 people died in fires across the state last year, 12 more than in 2010. Minnesota's fire death rate is still far below the national average.
Motorcycle fatalities spike in August
More than 40 motorcycle riders have lost their lives on Minnesota roads so far this year, compared to 29 at this time last year. The Department of Public Safety says at least 11 motorcyclists died in August -- the deadliest month of the year. Officials note ridership is at record levels because of the cost of fuel.
Pedestrian deaths spike in Minnesota
Twenty-three pedestrians have been killed so far by vehicles in 2012, making it the deadliest year in the last five, the Star Tribune reports. Among the latest victims was Cléo Thiberge, a 19-year-old college student from France who had just arrived in the Twin Cities when she was struck by a vehicle in St. Paul.
DPS: 80% of victims killed in recent crashes were unbelted
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says eight of the first 10 people killed in traffic accidents so far this year were not wearing their seat belts. The department also reports that only 20 percent of the 23 people killed in December were buckled-up. Between 2008-2010, about 45 percent of occupants killed were properly using their seat belts.
Dept. of Public Safety reacts to spike in motorcycle deaths
The number of motorcycle deaths so far this year has already exceeded the death total from last year and has Minnesota Department of Public Safety calling for more awareness and training. The most recent fatality happened when a motorcyclist rear-ended a tractor north of Sauk Rapids Wednesday night.
Minn. DPS: DWI patrols on lookout for Halloween partiers
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists that DWI patrols will be on the lookout for Halloween partiers this weekend. To get its point across, the DPS has created radio spots and a Public Service Announcement that features real law enforcement in-car camera video of costumed DWI offenders.
Number of drownings spikes in Minnesota
So far in 2012, at least 25 people have died of nonboating-related drownings statewide, including eight in the seven-county metro area. Last year, there were 13 statewide.
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