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 [...]
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 [...]