Minnesota State Patrol News

Winter Storm Leads to 1,000 Crashes, 2,300 Spinouts in Minnesota

State troopers have responded to nearly 1,000 crashes across the state, plus another 2,300 vehicles that spun out or ran off the road. Driving conditions remained difficult early Saturday afternoon. Road crews were out in force, but the combination of …

State Patrol Says 10 Squads Struck This Year

The Minnesota State Patrol says March has been a particularly dangerous month for troopers. Four squad cars have been hit as troopers assisted motorists along Minnesota interstates and highways, including the last crash on Saturday when a trooper was rear-ended …

Unlicensed Minnesota Drivers Involved in More Fatal Crashes

The Minnesota State Patrol says unlicensed drivers are more likely to be involved in a deadly crash. Lt. Eric Roeske says statistics from 2011 show unlicensed drivers are twice as likely to be involved in fatal accidents. He tells WCCO-TV …