MnDPS
State agencies provide wildfire update to Governor Walz
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- State agencies provide wildfire update to Governor Walz
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- 31:00
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
- Description
- The Department of Public Safety, the Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota National Guard will provide Governor Walz with an update on the wildfire response in northern Minnesota.
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- State agencies provide wildfire update to Governor Walz. Recorded version due to livestream issue
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- 31:44
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- The Department of Public Safety, the Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota National Guard will provide Governor Walz with an update on the wildfire response in northern Minnesota. Recorded version due to livestream issue
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- Fire Service Assessment -- Commander Tom Schulte
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- More than 300 Minnesota fire chiefs have already stepped up.
They've shared their experiences, highlighted their challenges and helped paint a clearer picture of what today's fire service looks like across our state.
Every survey completed is another voice helping shape the future of Minnesota's fire service — for the firefighters who serve today and the generations who will answer the call tomorrow.
To those who have already participated: Thank you!
If you’re a chief who hasn’t completed the statewide fire service assessment yet, there's still time to add your department's story. Every response helps build a stronger, safer Minnesota.
Learn more: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm/fire-depts/statewide-fire-service-assessment
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- Mankato distracted driving dashcam
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- What can happen in just a few seconds?
For this driver, it was nearly a crash.
After becoming distracted behind the wheel, the driver veered off to the side of a roadway in Mankato and nearly struck traffic pole. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the driver did receive a citation.
No distraction is worth risking your life or someone else’s. Stay focused every time you get behind the wheel.
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- Minnesota State Patrol wildfire response
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- As wildfires continue to impact northern Minnesota, our troopers are working alongside local law enforcement and emergency management partners to help notify residents of evacuation orders. The Minnesota Air Rescue Team and State Patrol helicopter have also been in the area to offer assistance if any rescue requests come in and to monitor the spread of the fires.
Thank you to the firefighters, dispatchers, law enforcement, local officials and countless others who are working together to keep Minnesotans safe.
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- Minnesota motorcycle lane spitting and filtering press conference
- Runtime
- 25:49
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Lane splitting and filtering will become legal for motorcyclists on July 1 under certain circumstances. To explain the law and provide safety guidance for riders and drivers, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will host a live demonstration at the Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) exam station in Eagan.
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- Wadena Police news conference regarding the disappearance of Carla Beth Anderson
- Runtime
- 19:25
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Carla Anderson, 23, disappeared sometime between 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 and Noon on Saturday, Nov. 14, 1987, from her Wadena apartment.
Despite extensive investigation by the Wadena Police Department, an arrest has not been made, and Carla has never been found. Spotlight on Crime is offering a reward of up to $25,000 in the hope that someone will come forward with information that will help investigators locate Carla Anderson.
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- A look at the State Patrol’s new helicopter
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- See how the Minnesota State Patrol’s new Bell 429 helicopter will boost its public safety mission across the state.
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- The Department of Public Safety at the Fair
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- The Department of Public Safety at the Fair
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- Serving Minnesota, then and now: Mike Asleson’s 48 years with the Department of Public Safety
- Runtime
- 7:12
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Few people can say they’ve spent nearly five decades serving the people of Minnesota. Mike Asleson can — and he’s done it with dedication, humility and a drive to make public safety better. From his early days with our Minnesota State Patrol to his years bringing innovation to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Mike’s career is a testament to what public service can be.”
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- Help is one text away: know when to text 911
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- A storm knocked down trees and trapped a group of campers. With no cell service for calls, they used text-to-911 to get help.
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- A birthday at a gravesite: Losing a daughter in an impaired driving crash
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Trish Wehling lost her daughter, Jordan, in an impaired driving crash in December 2013. Jordan got into a car with an impaired driver. The driver was supposed to be Jordan’s sober ride — but he wasn’t. Trish is speaking out because she doesn’t want anyone else to lose someone to impaired driving.
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- Weapons screening process at the Minnesota State Capitol news conference and b-roll of the screening
- Runtime
- 22:26
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Weapons screening process at the Minnesota State Capitol news conference and b-roll of the screening, Feb 13
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- 411 on 911
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Minnesota State Patrol dispatchers share what you need to know when calling 911: trust your instincts, know your location, stay calm and listen closely. These simple steps can make all the difference in getting help to you faster.
Whether you’re reporting a crash, a crime or just something that doesn’t feel right, your call matters.
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- A DPS voice takes the field
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Communicating with the public about our Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) news is Laura Perkins’ day job. But on a Wednesday evening in May, Perkins sang the national anthem to a crowd of soccer fans at Allianz Field in St. Paul. Watch behind-the-scenes footage and a clip of her live performance.
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- Are you this motorcycle rider?
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Experienced motorcycle riders, rider coaches and the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center Coordinator share insights about the most common mistakes riders make that lead to a crash, and tips to prevent them from happening.
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- Minnesota Air Rescue Team May 2026 BWCA rescue
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- What began as a trip to the Boundary Waters last week quickly changed when a canoe capsized, leaving two people stranded in the wilderness with no gear to make it through the night.
Our Minnesota Air Rescue Team (MART) was called to assist when water levels and strong currents complicated ground rescue efforts.
Our pilots and Saint Paul Fire Department rescuers successfully lifted the stranded pair to safety and flew them to the Ely Airport.
This mission marked a major milestone for MART, our first nighttime hoist rescue.
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- 100 Deadliest Days 2026
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and the beginning of the 100 deadliest days on Minnesota roads.
As travel increases, so do serious crashes. That’s why we’re reminding everyone to make safe choices behind the wheel. Help us make sure everyone gets home safe this summer.
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- Minnesota State Patrol Academy Graduation 2026
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- They pushed through long days, leaned on each other when it got tough and they didn’t quit.
After 14 weeks at our academy, these cadets recently earned the title of trooper.
Now, they’ll take the next step: serving and protecting Minnesota’s roadways.
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- Law enforcement rally to keep drivers safe this Memorial Day weekend
- Runtime
- 11:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Minnesota law enforcement officers are gathering at Eagen Police Department for a roll call before extra speed enforcement over the Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer. This is part of the statewide high-visibility enforcement and awareness campaign running through Sept. 7.
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- 71st Trooper Academy Graduation Ceremony
- Runtime
- 1:22:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Minnesota State Patrol swears in 38 new troopers for completing 14 weeks of training academy at Camp Ripley.
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- Updated law concerning school bus safety
- Runtime
- 12:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Legislators updated the law that requires drivers to stop when a school bus’s stop arm is out, closing a dangerous loophole. Previously, the law required drivers to stop for a bus when its red flashing lights were on and the stop arm was extended. Alarmingly, this created a situation in which some drivers might pass the bus when the lights were flashing but the stop arm wasn’t fully extended. This press conference with law enforcement will help address questions on the change.
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- State Patrol school bus law change
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- We all know the moment: a school bus ahead, lights flashing, kids about to cross. What happens next matters.
We’re partnering with the Minnesota School Bus Operators Association and the Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation to share an important update to Minnesota’s school bus stop arm law, designed to better protect students.
Previously, drivers were required to stop when the red lights were flashing and the stop arm was extended. That created a dangerous gap, as some drivers tried to pass before the stop arm was deployed.
That loophole is now closed.
Under the updated law:
When red lights are flashing, you must stop at least 20 feet from the bus.
This applies whether the stop arm is extended or not.
This applies to both directions on undivided roads.
Student safety depends on every driver making the right decision in that moment.
Flashing red lights mean stop.
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- From the field to the road, focus matters
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- In baseball, one mistake can mean you’re out. On the road, the stakes are much higher.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Troopers across Minnesota are increasing enforcement and watching for drivers who aren’t focused on the road.
Make the safe play: put the distractions down and stay focused on driving.
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- Minnesota State Patrol academy life: Matthew Yang
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Cadets come to our trooper academy as individuals and leave as a team.
That trust, support and accountability is what carries them through this training and beyond — because one day, they’ll rely on each other out on the road.
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- March 2026 Minnesota Air Rescue Team (MART) rescue near Plainview
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A fall of nearly 20 feet in steep, heavily wooded terrain left no easy way out.
The Minnesota Air Rescue Team (MART) was called to assist after a MN DNR Enforcement officer was injured while removing an illegal deer stand at Whitewater Wildlife Management Area near Plainview last week.
With ground crews unable to safely reach her, our helicopter crew and Saint Paul Fire Department rescuers took to the air. Using a hoist rescue, crews lifted her out of the rugged terrain and into the care she needed.
Officer Annette Schlag is now safe at home and expected to make a full recovery, thanks to the coordinated efforts of all responding agencies.
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- Distracted driving awareness month kick off
- Runtime
- 26:37
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Shakopee Mayor Matt Lehman’s daughter-in-law, Ashley, died last November after being seriously injured in a T-bone crash last July in Scott County.
“All of our lives changed instantly and have been turned upside down ever since,” Lehman said.
Lehman is joining law enforcement agencies to kick off statewide distracted driving enforcement in April. Media attending can ride along with law enforcement trying to stop dangerous distracted driving.
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- The Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Conversation
- Runtime
- 28:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Director Burkes from the Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls sits down to talk with leaders who drove the development of first office of its type in the nation
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- Capitol weapons screening
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Capitol weapons screening
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- Weapons screening process at the Minnesota State Capitol
- Runtime
- 19:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- DPS Commissioner and MSP Colonel discuss the new weapons screening process at State Capitol
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- MMIR Day of Remembrance
- Runtime
- 4:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- MMIR Day of Remembrance
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- Officials to provide updates on Alex Pretti shooting
- Runtime
- 35:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison will discuss the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, the third shooting involving federal agents in Minnesota, and efforts to rein in ICE.
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- BCA Superintendent Drew Evans to provide public safety update
- Runtime
- 14:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- BCA Superintendent Drew Evans to provide public safety update
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- Gov. Walz to provide update on public safety
- Runtime
- 20:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials to provide an update on this morning's shooting in Minneapolis.
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- Commissioner Bob Jacobson to provide a public safety briefing
- Runtime
- 14:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson will provide a public safety briefing ahead of anticipated weekend demonstrations.
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- Gov. Walz to provide a public safety briefing
- Runtime
- 26:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Gov. Walz and state officials will provide an update.
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- Public safety briefing
- Runtime
- 20:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Gov. Walz and public officials to provide an update.
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- DVS opens eighth and final vehicle inspection site to meet public need, combat vehicle fraud
- Runtime
- 12:46
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) division will open its eighth and final vehicle inspection site to better serve the needs of Minnesotans and help protect consumers against vehicle fraud.
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- Authorities to provide update on Lutsen Lodge investigation
- Runtime
- 18:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Officials from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the State Fire Marshal division will provide an update on the Lutsen Lodge fire that happened in 2024.
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- State Patrol November storm
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Winter weather is here, Minnesota. Between noon yesterday to 8 a.m. today, troopers have responded to 333 property damage crashes, 31 injury crashes, 18 spinouts, 422 vehicles off the road and 41 jackknifed semis.
If you’re heading out, be aware that it’s windy and there are still slick spots. Slow down, increase following distance and give yourself extra time. Check 511mn.org before you go. Please stay safe and help us prevent the next crash.
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- ‘You still have to live:’ Surviving an impaired driving crash
- Runtime
- 4:08
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- As a Woodbury police officer, Allan Olson has seen how dangerous and deadly impaired drivers can be on the road. This past August, it became terrifyingly personal when an impaired driver struck him and his son during a family trip up north. Allan was riding with his son, Jacob, on their ATV when a fun summer vacation turned into months of recovery from serious injuries.
The Olsons sat down with us recently, talking about their struggles and their recovery journey as a family. They hope their story of moving from this terrifying crash back to normal will help raise awareness about the costs of impaired driving.
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- Holiday impaired driving extra enforcement campaign kickoff
- Runtime
- 30:51
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Holiday impaired driving extra enforcement campaign kickoff
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- Bureau of Criminal Apprehension breaks ground on new Mankato facility
- Runtime
- 14:41
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) breaks ground on a new regional office and forensic laboratory in Mankato today. The facility will serve law enforcement agencies across southern Minnesota.
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- BCA media availability regarding updates on DMT breath test instruments
- Runtime
- 10:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) will hold a media availability to provide an update on its efforts to address issues related to law enforcement errors using the state’s DataMaster (DMT) breath test instruments.
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- BCA officials to discuss DWI testing instruments
- Runtime
- 16:24
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- BCA orders immediate statewide inspection of DWI testing instruments and updates procedures to prevent future errors
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- State Fire Marshal kicks off statewide carbon monoxide (CO) awareness campaign
- Runtime
- 42:08
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s State Fire Marshal (SFM) division is teaming up with the Rochester Fire Department to talk about the ongoing work to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning across the state. Rochester is one of eight communities receiving free CO alarms thanks to a federal grant. Fire officials will be joined by Cheryl Burt, whose two sons died from CO poisoning in 1996 — a heartbreaking loss that inspired federal legislation in their name.
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- Woodbury family warns of lithium-ion battery dangers
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Nearly two years after they lost everything in a house fire, a Woodbury family is warning others about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries. Ahead of Fire Prevention Week, learn about the devastating consequences of one innocent mix-up, and how to ensure a fire doesn’t happen in your home.
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- Our Flight Section has more than doubled its patrol time in the air since 2020
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- We spot dangerous drivers, safely stop pursuits, search for missing people and help more than 100 agencies across the state.
From small towns to big cities, our crews know their mission: keeping Minnesotans safe.
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- Traffic safety advocates call for proper car seat and seat belt usage
- Runtime
- 29:48
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Traffic safety advocates and grandmother of crash survivors call for proper car seat installations and seat belt usage
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- SceneSafe Minnesota Traffic Incident Management Training
- Runtime
- 28:22
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Traffic Incident Management, or TIM, is a coordinated effort by all responders to accommodate their safety, victims’ safety, incoming traffic’s safety, and overall mobility.
Responders include those working as public safety telecommunicators or in related communications, emergency medical services, fire and rescue, law enforcement, towing and recovery, and transportation and public works.
