MN drunk driving crackdown over the holidays
Officials are adding extra DWI enforcement on Minnesota roads this holiday season with the hopes of preventing traffic deaths and convincing people to drive sober, or find another safe way home. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the latest.
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Minnesota 2024 holiday DWI enforcement plan [RAW]
Minnesota agencies are adding extra DWI enforcement on Minnesota roads this holiday season with the hopes of preventing traffic deaths and convincing people to drive sober or find another safe way home.
Extra patrols on Minnesota roads during 2024 holiday DWI enforcement
Minnesota drivers will start seeing extra DWI enforcement on the roads as part of a statewide effort to crack down on impaired drivers this holiday season.
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