patching...
Update: Ways you can help the victims of the Oklahoma tornado. »
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Local Voices

Showing 1-10 of 15 Blog Posts

Public Safety

Farm License for 15-Year-Olds

Farm permits for teens to help on the family farm are limited in a number of ways.

Public Safety

Who is the Minnesota State Patrol?

The Minnesota State Patrol is an essential part of Minnesota law enforcement; the duties and responsibilities are not common knowledge.

Public Safety

New Equipment Required on School Bus Exterior to Keep Children Safe

Crossing arm extended from front of school bus prevents children from entering danger zone.

Public Safety

Radar Detector Gives False Sense of Security to Those Who Speed

Police radar and radar detectors: best bet is just don't speed.

Public Safety

Ask a Trooper: Why Don't We Let Youth Drink at Age 18?

Youth and Alcohol—Minimum drinking age of 21 is in place for good reason. The Minnesota State Patrol responds to this question.

Public Safety

Avoiding Head-on Collisions

“The four R’s” If you think about your reactions to criticle events often your will be able to control them better than you think.

Public Safety

Did You Know? Minnesota Impaired Driving Facts

Increased DWI enforcement throught the holidays with over 400 hundred law enforcement agencies across the MINNESOTA participating. EVERYONE SHOULD MAKE IT HOME SAFE!

Public Safety

Tips For Cooling Your Home Without Heating Your Budget

Don’t sweat it out this summer!

Public Safety

Blog: The Dangers Of Carbon Monoxide

What you need to know about carbon monoxide

Public Safety

Tips On Grilling Safety

With more people enjoying cookouts and barbecues this summer, taking the proper precautions is important when cooking outdoors.

 
 
 

PSST! Want to Contribute?

  • Got a hot tip on news you think everyone should know? Tell us.
  • Just married? New baby? Make honor roll? Add an Announcement
  • Organizing that big block party or poetry reading? Put it on the calendar!
  • Have a great photo of your community?
    Add it to Your Neighborhood Gallery.