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A pilot program in Minnesota uses technology to prevent drunk driving

The first time Cesar Baltierrez was caught driving drunk, he lost his license for 30 days. The second time, it was six months. When caught a third time in March 2009, he knew he could lose his license for a year, and authorities could seize and auction his car.

Baltierrez was frantic. He needed to drive [...]

Minnesota’s 13 Deadliest Counties for DWI Named

Authorities are planning extra patrols in 13 counties that had more than half of Minnesota’s alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries over the past three years.

The Department of Public Safety said extra DWI patrols will be conducted next year in:

Anoka County
Dakota County
Hennepin County
Olmsted County
Otter Tail County
Ramsey County
Rice County
St. Louis County
Scott County
Sherburne County
Stearns County
Washington County
Wright [...]