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Public Safety
Farm License for 15-Year-Olds
Question: Is there still such a thing as a farm license for teens? There is still a restricted farm work license in Minnesota. A 15-year-old may be issued a farm work license but wit...
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Opinion
Car Crashes and Winter Driving Questions: Ask a Patch Pro
Sunday's snowstorm served as a reminder that winter in Minnesota frequently means car crashes. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the foul weather caused 367 crashes, 48 crash-...
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Public Safety
Who is the Minnesota State Patrol?
Q – I was arguing with a friend about state troopers, are you cops or do you just write tickets? Minnesota State Troopers are fully trained and licensed peace officers. Minnesota pe...
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Public Safety
What Are the Most Dangerous Intersections in Your Neighborhood?
Earlier this month, the City of Minneapolis released a study of car crash statistics that had some striking results: a great many collisions between bicycles and automobiles were the faul...
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Public Safety
New Equipment Required on School Bus Exterior to Keep Children Safe
Is there a new law-requiring crossing signs on school buses? I thought they had to have them already. There is a new law requiring a CROSSING CONTROL ARM on school buses. This is d...
