Minnesota Department Of Public Safety

Thanksgiving is a holiday full of traditions. One such tradition for many, known as "Blackout Wednesday", involves going out the night before to drink and party with friends.

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, July is the peak month for home fires in the United States and grilling plays a role in that, with gas grills playing a larger role than charcoal.

If you own a cabin, spring means additional clean up and preparation, such as putting out the dock and airing the place out. One thing you should add to your to-do list is checking your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

As you plan your vacation and other travel in 2018, one thing you won't have to worry about for awhile is if you can use your standard Minnesota drivers license to board your plane.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has begun their 'Click It Or Ticket' campaign, to raise awareness of Minnesota's seat belt law and to raise awareness about how important it is to wear your seat belt.

While I wear my seat belt every time I get into a vehicle, I know people who don't.  If you're one of those people, you may want to change your ways because there is now extra enforcement on the roads looking for people who haven't buckled up.

In a press release from the MN Department of Safety they state that 46% of commercial drivers are currently not compliant with federal and state regulations and could lose commercial driving privileges.  If you drive commercially for a living you need to read this information and pass it on to others in your company. This includes school bus, semi-tractor trailer and garbage truck drivers. Read Mo

As part of Winter Hazard Awareness Week, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety would like you to know about potential indoor dangers during the winter season.  Carbon monoxide, radon gas, mold, and other indoor air hazards can affect the health of your family.  Read on to learn about the dangers, and how you can prevent them.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has declared this week Winter Hazard Awareness Week.  Each day there's a new topic.  Today's topic deals with the increase of fire incidents in the winter months.  What causes winter fires, and how can you prevent them?  Read on.