texting

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and...

NEW YORK (AP) -- The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan...

The statistics are quite clear -- distracted driving can be deadly and this trend is growing fast. Federal safety officials announced Thursday that the texting while driving trend has increased...

WILLMAR -- You're thoroughly enjoying that juicy burger after a long day (never mind that the ketchup just dripped on your shirt). Listening to the radio, thinking about what has...

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety is launching a print and radio public service announcement campaign to educate motorists about the state's two-year-old...

FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- A mass phone texting scam has hit the Fargo area. Authorities say the scam involves messages from bogus bank officials seeking personal identification numbers. Parrell Grossman,...

An excerpt from recent editorials in Minnesota newspapers: From The Associated Press On texting while driving: Government should not have to legislate common sense, but it unfortunately becomes neces-sary when...

LITCHFIELD -- Citizens in Meeker County have two new ways to report anonymous tips to law enforcement. County Sheriff Jeff Norlin announces that citizens can use the internet or text...