Extra Patrols

The Minnesota State Patrol will have extra enforcement on Minnesota roads starting Today (Wednesday, July 1st ) and going through 4th of July weekend.They will be focusing on distracted and impaired drivers along with those not wearing seat belts.  All troopers will be on the road on Wednesday as they believe traffic will increase greatly beginning that day. The summer months in Minnesota are typically the busiest for travel in the state.  The Patrol says their goal is to never to pull over a certain amount of people and issue a certain amount of tickets.  If you're making a choice to celebrate during the 4th of July weekend, make sure you have a sober driver, drive the speed limit posted and don't go without a seat belt. Road Construction on Minnesota highways and Interstates are not uncommon this summer.  The Patrol suggests planning ahead, be patient, read the signs and zipper merge when lanes are reduced.