safety

As a former federal law enforcement agent, my local fellow law enforcement friends and I appreciate Sen. Joe Gimse's ongoing support of our communities' safety and his genuine respect and...

The tragic death of Belgrade teacher and coach Richard Vos as he rode his bicycle on U.S.

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's new seat belt compliance rate is 93.6 percent, marking another increase in belt use which has resulted in fewer unbelted deaths, according to the Minnesota Department...

OLIVIA -- The Olivia Police Department is evacuating the northwest corner of the community this afternoon, including residents of the Golden Living Center nursing facility due to a report of...

On Sunday, Sept. 2, my sister and I were at 19th Avenue and First Street. A young man on a three-wheeled bicycle attempted to cross the road. The "walk" light...

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WILLMAR -- The three people killed in a head-on collision Friday east of Willmar pushed the state's annual traffic fatality total over 200 people. According to the state Department of...

ST. PAUL -- Preliminary reports from the state's law enforcement agencies indicate there were no fatal crashes on the Fourth of July holiday. The holiday is typically the state's deadliest...

WILLMAR -- Fireworks are a traditional part of the Fourth of July for many people, but safety officials urge people to remember that fireworks can be dangerous in the wrong...

State health officials are urging Minnesotans who've experienced weather-related power outages to take food safety precautions. Food in refrigerators and freezers can become spoiled if the power goes out and...

MINNEAPOLIS -- There's an app for everything these days -- including saving a life. The American Red Cross announced Friday that it has launched its official first aid mobile app,...

WILLMAR -- More than two dozen people have died in water-related accidents this year in Minnesota, which is up from 14 at this time last year. Kim Elverum, coordinator of...