From The MN State Patrol What a game! We had a great time at the Gopher hockey game this weekend. Not onl…

What a game! We had a great time at the Gopher hockey game this weekend. Not only did they win, but we got to meet a lot of great fans. Thanks to all of those who stopped by our booth to learn about the State Patrol and how to become a trooper through our Law… Continue reading From The MN State Patrol What a game! We had a great time at the Gopher hockey game this weekend. Not onl…

From The MN State Patrol Did you know you don’t have to have law enforcement experience to become a Minne…

Did you know you don’t have to have law enforcement experience to become a Minnesota State Patrol trooper? Our Law Enforcement Training Opportunity (LETO) is for anyone with a two- or four-year degree in any discipline. We’ll provide additional education and training. On March 4, we’ll hold two informational sessions for women and candidates with… Continue reading From The MN State Patrol Did you know you don’t have to have law enforcement experience to become a Minne…

From The MN State Patrol MnDOT, State Patrol applaud Minnesotans for staying home, keeping crash numbers lower than anticipated

  Minnesotans staying home if they could during the storms this week helped with traffic safety. Thanks for making smart driving choices.   MnDOT, State Patrol applaud Minnesotans for staying home, keeping crash numbers lower than anticipated  

From The MN State Patrol Think twice if you plan on driving today. Plow drivers are out and clearing the …

Think twice if you plan on driving today. Plow drivers are out and clearing the roads but conditions are still dangerous across much of the state. Call 511 or go to 511mn.org to confirm your route is safe for travel. Listen: if we have to close a highway, it’s serious. And dangerous. ⚠️ Check out… Continue reading From The MN State Patrol Think twice if you plan on driving today. Plow drivers are out and clearing the …

From The MN State Patrol We looked outside. Lots of our troopers ARE outside. Our best advice: Don’t go o…

We looked outside. Lots of our troopers ARE outside. Our best advice: Don’t go out there. Leave your vehicle where it is and stay put. If you live in far northern Minnesota — you’re good. Everywhere else? Not so much. These plow and traffic cam images from our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation… Continue reading From The MN State Patrol We looked outside. Lots of our troopers ARE outside. Our best advice: Don’t go o…

From The MN State Patrol Our troopers have been busy overnight responding to crashes. From 7:30 last nigh…

Our troopers have been busy overnight responding to crashes. From 7:30 last night to 7:30 this morning they responded to 92 crashes — eight with injuries — and 52 vehicles off the road. Don’t let the lull in the storm fool you. More snow is on the way and travel conditions are expected to worsen.… Continue reading From The MN State Patrol Our troopers have been busy overnight responding to crashes. From 7:30 last nigh…

From The MN State Patrol Check out this update from US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota. Lo…

  Check out this update from US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota. Looks like we are in between rounds of snow and can expect more this evening into tomorrow morning. You can help us keep people safe by staying home if you can. The fewer people on the roads the better.     1230… Continue reading From The MN State Patrol Check out this update from US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota. Lo…

From The MN State Patrol We made it through round one, but round two is coming. “Think twice before you…

We made it through round one, but round two is coming. “Think twice before you need to travel,” said State Patrol Col. Matt Langer. Stay home and off the road. It helps first responders and plow drivers keep everyone safe. If you have to drive, Col. Langer said “exercise common sense.” For current road conditions,… Continue reading From The MN State Patrol We made it through round one, but round two is coming. “Think twice before you…

From The MN State Patrol It’s here. This is a look at a MnDOT plow cam just west of the Twin Cities metro…

It’s here. This is a look at a MnDOT plow cam just west of the Twin Cities metro area near Glencoe. Expect a slick evening commute as the winter storm starts ramping up. Slow down, buckle up, put distractions away, and turn on your headlights! Remember the snow doesn’t cause crashes, poor driving decisions do.… Continue reading From The MN State Patrol It’s here. This is a look at a MnDOT plow cam just west of the Twin Cities metro…

From MN State Patrol: The snow hasn’t started yet, but it is coming – lots of it. Plan ahead now. Trav…

The snow hasn’t started yet, but it is coming – lots of it. Plan ahead now. Travel is expected to become dangerous over the next couple of days. Our troopers are ready to help, but they will be busy and it could take time to get to you. Save yourself the hassle and stay home.… Continue reading From MN State Patrol: The snow hasn’t started yet, but it is coming – lots of it. Plan ahead now. Trav…