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Minnesota Tops 300 Pre-Labor Day Traffic Deaths

Minnesota reached 300 traffic accident deaths before Labor Day for the first time in more than a decade, prompting state public safety officials to issue a plea for people to slow down. The state reported its 300th fatality on Aug. …

With Spike in Traffic Deaths, Minnesota Ramps Up Speed Enforcement

Minnesota transportation and public safety officials have launched a traffic enforcement crackdown and awareness campaign amid a spike in deaths related to speeding during the coronavirus pandemic. Public safety, transportation and health officials gathered for a news conference to announce …

Traffic Deaths This Year in Minnesota Now Exceed 300

Minnesota officials say more than 300 people have died in traffic crashes so far this year. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety said Monday the 302 deaths were 17 more than the 285 reported at this time last year. In …