DISTRACTED DRIVING
THE NEW FORTY Lady, you scared me.
It have been told many a time that I am a tough cookie. I know the reason I give that impression - it is all about my backbone. I feel compelled to stand up for the bullied and disenfranchised and in ...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 9:51 PM
HEALTHBEAT Driven to distraction
On your morning commute to work or school today, did you notice what the motorists around you were doing? Were they yakking on their cell phone while sipping coffee or eating breakfast? Were they fidd...
Posted on 4/20/11 at 3:17 PM
Study: Distracted driving deaths underreported 
Crash deaths in cases where drivers were on the phone are seriously underreported, according to a recent analysis of state and federal data by the National Safety Council.
By Joan Lowy , May 07, 2013
Authorities tackling ‘epidemic’ of texting while driving
Although 95 percent of people realize the danger of text messaging from behind the wheel, 35 percent admitted to sending or reading a message while on the road in the last month, according to a 2011 AAA survey.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is holding a distracted driving campaign this week aimed at increasing education on the issue.
April 19, 2012
Time to vote for best Minnesota ad about distracted driving
Five Minnesota finalists have been chosen, and now it's the public's turn to pick the best teen-produced ad about the dangers of distracted driving.
By Associated Press , May 11, 2011
When it comes to distracted driving, one Minnesota trooper has seen it all
Minnesota State Trooper Tim Koehler’s seen it all. Recently, a naked driver reading the Bible almost hit one of his coworkers. Last summer, he pulled over a guy who had rigged up a television set so he could watch TV while driving.
By Associated Press , April 22, 2011
Grant helps Minn. officers nab inattentive drivers
Federal money is paying for the one-day crackdown on distracted drivers across Minnesota.
By Associated Press , April 21, 2011
N.D. Senate approves separate distracted driving penalties
North Dakota's Senate has approved a ban on texting while driving and a separate measure that penalizes distracted driving.
By Associated Press , March 28, 2011
North Dakota lawmakers bring back distracted driving bill
North Dakota lawmakers revived the distracted driving bill Wednesday after it was defeated by one vote on Tuesday.
By Teri Finneman , February 09, 2011
Contest to address distracted driving with Minnesota teens
Minnesota teenagers concerned about the dangers of distracted driving have the chance to share their thoughts and creativity with their peers — and maybe win a little cash.
By Associated Press , January 20, 2011
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Horner gains credibility ... Friendly debaters ... Ad rips Dayton, Horner .. more
Tom Horner is a long way behind the two leaders in Minnesota’s governor race, but the way his opponents talk about him makes it obvious they are concerned.
By State Capitol Bureau/Associated Press , September 25, 2010
Ric Ferraro, Grand Forks, column: With texting and driving, distractability is key
The fundamental issue is one of degree of distractability and people’s ability (or lack there of) to do two or more things at the same time.
By Ric Ferraro , August 21, 2010
Duaine Espegard, Grand Forks, letter: GF too eagerly resorts to new laws
If the city government wants to help its citizens, it can do so without taking away our liberty.
By Duaine Espegard , August 21, 2010
GF may ban texting while driving
Safety Committee to discuss issue next weekTexting and driving, the practice of sending text messages on cell phones while behind the wheel, is in the crosshairs of Grand Forks city leaders.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , June 07, 2010
1-year-old killed in crash blamed on cell phone
Police in suburban Minneapolis say a driver apparently reaching for a cell phone caused a three-vehicle crash that killed a 1-year-old child.
By Associated Press , March 19, 2010
AROUND ThE REGION: Man held in home invasion ... Minneapolis honors heroes ... FBI-Somalis hearing goes well ... more
A Minneapolis man is under arrest after a home invasion in northeastern Minnesota. The St. Louis County sheriff’s office and the Fond du Lac Police Department were called to the robbery about 4:20 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses said a masked gunman entered the home and demanded prescription drugs
By Associated Press , December 14, 2009
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