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People around Minnesota are already being pulled over as enforcement of the new 'hands free' cell phone law is enforced, and one of the early stories is a doozy.

Several key things for motorists to keep in mind here, courtesy of the Minnesota State Patrol.

A bill is moving forward that would make it illegal to talk on a cellphone in your hand while driving in the State of Minnesota.

Because winter is hard.

The Minnesota DNR wants to remind you that the ice house removal deadline is coming up quick.

Suction cup mounts for smartphones and GPS units are popular choices among many, but they aren't legal everywhere in the United States. In other states, they may be legal, but must be positioned and used in specific ways.

Minnesota is expanding the Ted Foss Mover Over Law, which requires motorists to move over or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles, tow trucks, road maintenance, and utility vehicles.

The current law will remain in tact with one minor - but important - addition.

As things heat up outside, it's best to refresh your memory on what you can legally do if you see an animal trapped on a hot day.

I was a shockingly disturbing video that was going around Facebook yesterday.  A ridiculous amount of drivers fail to stop for school buses when their sign is extended. They even show some close calls too.  It is the law to stop for school buses with their lights flashing.

Minnesota lawmakers are considering to put an end to snow days.  Most students, parents and teachers alike are probably shaking their heads.  But, it's not what you think, students won't be expected to brave the harsh elements, there's another plan in place and here's why I don't think it will work.

When I was a child seat belts, car seats or restraints for a child in a moving vehicle were nonexistent. I remember standing between my parents on the bench seat of the gas guzzling Chrysler as a toddler. When my daughter was young she could still sit in the front seat with me because cars weren’t all equipped with air bags. As time went on they became more strict until where we are today. Infant