Col. Matt Langer's 30 years of service to the Minnesota State Patrol began with a single ride-along and turned into a decade of serving as colonel. Thank you, Col. Langer, for your commitment and leadership. Read more about his journey in the #DPSBlog : ow.ly/RZwL50R8PCx

Col. Matt Langer's 30 years of service to the Minnesota State Patrol began with a single ride-along and turned into a decade of serving as colonel. Thank you, Col. Langer, for your commitment and leadership. Read more about his journey in our #DPSBlog : ow.ly/8YxE50R8PqX

This National Heatstroke Prevention Day we are joining nhtsagov in sharing the dangers of heatstroke and the deadly consequences of leaving children in hot cars. #DPSBlog #LookBeforeYouLock

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Minnesota is a land of 10,000 lakes — and tornados, floods, wildfires, extreme heat & other severe weather threats. Planning ahead is essential for safety during the toughest weather of the year. Learn more in our #DPSBlog : ow.ly/oe7c50RaSuz

So far this year, 21 people have died in fires across Minnesota. If that pace continues, we could top 70 fire deaths — the highest in any single year since 1995. Learn common fire causes and prevention tips in our #DPSBlog : ow.ly/sEe550Rez5u

Nothing frightens us like the fire hazards that come along with #Halloween : things like billowing costumes and real candles in your pumpkins.

But simple tips in our #DPSBlog can ensure your treats are sweet and your frights are fun: ow.ly/gNcM50Q2Lrt.

When responders in Northern Minnesota needed to boost coverage during a flood assessment in rural Beltrami County, they turned to #FirstNet . Read MnDPS_DPS's #DPSBlog to learn how a FirstNet MegaGo kit bolstered communications during flood response. firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/…

In this #DPSBlog , MnDPS_DPS details how Beltrami County’s disaster recovery team used a FirstNet MegaGo kit to boost coverage and support flood assessments in remote Northern Minnesota.

Get the full story: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/…

We recently published an online dashboard.

You can find information on the State Patrol, such as our policies, procedures and statistics.

Check out the latest #DPSBlog to learn more.

Smoking can kill you — even if you don’t smoke.

Properly discarding a cigarette can help prevent a smoking-related fire.

Learn more in the latest #DPSBlog .

We have made it easier to get your driving record without leaving your home!

Cut the line and get your record today.

Learn more about our new driving record request program in our latest #DPSBlog .

MnDPS_DPS was hung up on by a customer service rep in the driver and vehicle services dept rep this morning after I asked to speak with another rep. She mumbled under her breath about me INTO the phone. Terrible customer service.

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Calling 911 when you don't know where you are is stressful. Being along one of Minnesota’s borders can add to that stress. Read the latest #DPSBlog to find out how we are working to ensure efficient and fast response to 911 calls — no matter where you are.

Did you know: The leading cause of structure fires in Minnesota in 2021 was cooking?

Cooking meals is a common activity, but it's not mindless. Learn how to be alert and aware while in the kitchen by reading our #DPSBlog . #CookingSafety #FirePreventionWeek

Great info in this #DPSblog about how expungement of certain criminal records will occur over the next couple of years.