Minnesota reports over 18,000 DWI arrests this year, with holidays seeing intensified enforcement.

Minnesota has reported a significant rise in Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) arrests in 2024, with 18,508 arrests through November 23rd, likely surpassing 20,000 by year-end. There have been 2,412 alcohol-related crashes, with speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving cited as primary causes of fatalities. One in seven Minnesotans have a DWI on their record, and 40% reoffend after their first DWI. To combat these issues, the state is launching intensified DWI enforcement during the holiday season.

November 26, 2024
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