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"Ask a Trooper"

"Ask a Trooper"

Sat, 06/18/2022 - 12:00am

Question: It seems there are far too many wrong way drivers. On 4-lane and 2 lane roadways, what should drivers do if they encounter a wrong-way driver? Answer: Great question as this is a very dangerous situation. I was speaking with a Trooper who was part of a crash investigation involving a wrong way driver on I-90 in Olmsted County in 2019. The Trooper said it was one of the worst crashes he had seen in his 24-year career. A vehicle traveling east in the westbound lane struck a vehicle traveling east in the eastbound lane at highway speeds. This direct headon crash involved two passenger cars with three occupants in each vehicle. All six people were killed in the crash. The wrong way driver was impaired on a controlled substance. In 2021 State Patrol received 1,451 reports of wrong way drivers, so far this year we have had 676.

Growing Zucchini

Growing Zucchini

Sat, 06/18/2022 - 12:00am

Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo), including zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, patty pan and other similar types, is common in Minnesota vegetable gardens. You can eat squash fruits cooked, raw and shredded or grated in baked goods. Squash flowers are edible, as well.

New Phone, Old Phone Part 2

New Phone, Old Phone Part 2

Sat, 06/18/2022 - 12:00am

I like my phone. I rely on my phone. I truly appreciate my phone (and you, too, Siri!) but beyond that, well, my phone is just a phone. She does for me what I ask her to do, when I ask her to do it and as long as that consistency in our relationship exists, I’m good. We’re good.

"Ask a Trooper"

"Ask a Trooper"

Sat, 06/11/2022 - 12:00am

Question: I have noticed that some of the local express shuttle buses do not stop at railroad crossings. I thought all buses were supposed to stop before crossing railroad tracks. Can you talk about this?

Growing Lilacs

Growing Lilacs

Sat, 06/11/2022 - 12:00am

With the abundant moisture and cool weather, the lilacs in northern Minnesota have put on a beautiful show. They have been in full bloom this past week.

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