Minnesota Has Strictest DUI Laws In The Country, Study Finds
A new study has ranked all U.S. states based on their DUI laws -- and Minnesota tops the list.
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A new study has ranked all U.S. states based on their DUI laws -- and Minnesota tops the list.
Law enforcement authorities in Dodge County say anyone arrested on suspension of drunken will be identified and have their photos posted on social media. The Journal Sentinel reports the sheriff's office already releases the names of all alleged drunken drivers to local media.
Eleven years ago, Elizabeth Renee Jacobson was responsible for a drunk driving crash that killed the wife of a Ramsey County deputy.
A woman who hit and killed someone while driving drunk more than 11 years ago was arrested for a DWI Tuesday afternoon, the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office arrest report says
Elizabeth Renee Jacobson got a DUI at a bar in Lino Lakes last month. According to charging documents, she drove there intoxicated with her 10-year-old daughter in the car. More than 11 years ago, she hit and killed someone while driving drunk.
A school bus driver in Fargo was arrested after police say he was driving impaired with children on the bus.
Minnesota Traffic Safety encourages everyone to drive sober to prevent alcohol-related accidents and deaths, with 191 DWIs already this holiday weekend.
Sgt. Thad Stafford, who was not on duty during the time of the incident, has been charged with driving under the influence, and he will be placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.
The woman and child were treated for minor injuries the woman was detained.
Golf superstar Tiger Woods has been arrested in Florida for driving under the influence.
A Baraboo woman is accused of her third drunken driving offense and this time sheriff's officials say she was behind the wheel of a stolen squad car. The Juneau County Sheriff's Department says a deputy and a state trooper were dealing with an intoxicated man and woman at a BP gas station in Lyndon Station Saturday about 4 a.m.
The North Dakota Supreme Court is deciding whether a 20-year delay for the trial of a man accused of driving drunk violated his right to a speedy trial. William Gale was found guilty by a Grand Forks jury in July on a 1995 DUI charge. He was ordered to pay a $500 fine.
Janesville police are recommending child neglect charges and other counts against a man found passed out behind the wheel with a 7-year-old child in the vehicle. Authorities say police roused the 34-year-old man and he resisted arrest, injuring an officer trying to take him in custody Sunday evening at a Woodman's gas station.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a decision Tuesday declaring that law enforcement must have a warrant before giving a blood test to a suspected impaired driver. The opinion, written by Judge Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks, states that the 2012 subdivision of Minnesota's Driving While Impaired laws that makes it a crime for refusal to submit to a chemical test -- blood, breath or urine -- is unconstitutional.
A school bus driver in southeastern Wisconsin has been arrested on suspicion of OWI after driving the bus into a cornfield.
A Golden Valley man will serve the maximum time in prison for causing a drunk driving crash that killed a young Minneapolis couple.
A 29-year-old Deer River man is accused of having a blood alcohol concentration of nearly twice the legal limit in a crash that killed two people in northern Minnesota earlier this month.
At around 7:23 p.m., Minnesota State Patrol officers say they received a 911 call from concerned drivers about a truck hauling a trailer, swerving all over the busy Minneapolis highway.
Officials in western Wisconsin say a 35-year-old woman was arrested Saturday for driving under the influence with two children in her car.
Trying to do a favor for someone may have cost a Hopkins woman her car. Gayle Thomas is an accomplished violinist, but her daily routine has hit a sour note. She thought she was doing a good thing last month by letting her friend's boyfriend borrow her car.
Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin faces his second DUI charge in less than two weeks, this time in South Dakota near the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
A Montevideo Police officer is back to work after getting hit last week by a driver who admitted to being high on marijuana. Officer Kelly Robinson was off duty and was returning home from buying a camper for his family when a vehicle did not yield and pulled out in front of him.
A 27-year-old Minot, North Dakota woman was arrested early Saturday morning in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on suspicion of driving under the influence with a 2-year-old in the car. Cassie Lynn Jackson was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol at about 3:39 a.m. after she was pulled over for speeding on westbound Interstate 94.
The executive director of the Minnesota Lottery says a second drunken driving charge against one of his top administrators is a personnel matter that's under review.
Police in St. Paul say a driver suspected of being under the influence caused a crash Saturday night that resulted in a car smashing into the Green Mill restaurant on Grand Avenue.
One person was shot in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, according to the University of Minnesota, though the extent of their injuries is unclear.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
A recount of a close Minnesota House race on Thursday could determine the balance of power in the chamber, which now stands at a political tie, according to the unofficial results from the election two weeks ago.
The Minnesota Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture say they have confirmed a total of 15 cases of E. coli related illnesses in Minnesota.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
One person was shot in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, according to the University of Minnesota, though the extent of their injuries is unclear.
The Minnesota Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture say they have confirmed a total of 15 cases of E. coli related illnesses in Minnesota.
The head coach of the University of St. Thomas' women's hockey team has resigned following an "incident," according to the school, which would not disclose the details of what occurred.
Multiple crashes have occurred on Twin Cities roads during Thursday morning's commute, with icy roadways and even some blowing snow reported as temperatures hover around freezing.
A former 3M scientist says she now believes executives knew PFAS were potentially harmful long before they shared that information.
A recount of a close Minnesota House race on Thursday could determine the balance of power in the chamber, which now stands at a political tie, according to the unofficial results from the election two weeks ago.
The Minnesota Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture say they have confirmed a total of 15 cases of E. coli related illnesses in Minnesota.
Multiple crashes have occurred on Twin Cities roads during Thursday morning's commute, with icy roadways and even some blowing snow reported as temperatures hover around freezing.
A woman in her 60s has been charged with fatally striking a person with her car back in July near Hibbing, according to documents filed Tuesday in Itasca County.
Authorities in central Minnesota are asking for the public's help in finding a 17-year-old boy who has not been seen since April.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination."
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
One person was shot in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, according to the University of Minnesota, though the extent of their injuries is unclear.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
A recount of a close Minnesota House race on Thursday could determine the balance of power in the chamber, which now stands at a political tie, according to the unofficial results from the election two weeks ago.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
State regulators denied two-thirds of the applications seeking one of the initial "preapproved" licenses to operate a cannabis business in Minnesota, a spokesperson for the Office of Cannabis Management said by email.
If confirmed, this will be Russ Vought's second time as OMB director. He authored a chapter of Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for a GOP administration.
"We literally walk in and dust off the jackets because they have been sitting for a while," she said.
Thieves capture radio signals from your key fob by using a device that grabs that fob's signal, even from long distances. That signal can be stored and re-used.
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 9-3 in favor of a proposal on Thursday that establishes a citywide labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
One person was shot in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, according to the University of Minnesota, though the extent of their injuries is unclear.
A woman in her 60s has been charged with fatally striking a person with her car back in July near Hibbing, according to documents filed Tuesday in Itasca County.
Roseville city officials say that more than 18,000 feet of copper wire was stolen.
Criminal charges have been dropped against two teenage brothers in connection to the fatal shooting of their 15-year-old cousin in Minneapolis this summer.
Police say an 18-year-old man is dead after he was shot on Tuesday night near Minneapolis' Little Earth of United Tribes housing area.
The Minnesota Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture say they have confirmed a total of 15 cases of E. coli related illnesses in Minnesota.
PFAS are forever chemicals used in everyday items like nonstick pans, dental floss and food packaging that can build up in our bodies and harm our health.
A new Minnesota state law requires school districts or charter schools to adopt a policy on the use of cellphones in school by March of next year. But one nonprofit has gotten a jump start, working with students to help them find a balance between devices in and out of school.
The Mayo Clinic says surgeons there successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who was severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound 10 years ago.
Lifting weights specifically helps strengthen bones, and in Ronnie Laitnen's case, slows down her chronic disease from developing.
After almost a decade of "Disney on Ice" performances, a Minnesota native is eagerly anticipating his first show at the Xcel Energy Center.
Post Malone announced Tuesday that the "Big A** Stadium Tour" will come to U.S. Bank Stadium on May 20, 2025.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The head coach of the University of St. Thomas' women's hockey team has resigned following an "incident," according to the school, which would not disclose the details of what occurred.
Parker Fox scored 16 points off the bench to spark Minnesota to a 58-47 win over Cleveland State.
Kirill Kaprizov scored a pair of third-period goals, and Jonas Brodin and Ryan Hartman also scored to help the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Tuesday night.
The Minnesota Vikings have been hounding quarterbacks all season and often without any extra help.
Lifting weights specifically helps strengthen bones, and in Ronnie Laitnen's case, slows down her chronic disease from developing.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights.
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, there's one department for which he's yet to announce a leader. That could be because he promised it wouldn't exist after taking office.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast and it's a chilly one!
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Cold winds and clouds will linger on Thursday.
It will be a cold and windy Thursday ahead of a calm weekend, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Multiple crashes have occurred on Twin Cities roads during Thursday morning's commute, with icy roadways and even some blowing snow reported as temperatures hover around freezing.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast and it's a chilly one!
The Department of Justice is going head-to-head with tech giant Google as the government agency says the company has a monopoly on search engines.
Recounts in two Minnesota cities could have a dramatic effect on the outcome of the balance of power in the Minnesota House.
The total number of people who have fallen sick due to E. coli from ground beef rises to 15 in Minnesota. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell has more.
Breaking news out of Washington, Trump-appointed nominee for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz, has officially withdrew from the appointment.