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Why, all of a sudden, are there roundabouts everywhere in Minnesota? According the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) website there are several advantages to using roundabouts at intersections that have high crash rates or where more than two roads come together. A National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) study reports that intersections changed to roundabouts [...]
State Fire Marshal, Jerry Rosendahl, said that the deadly fire in Mora last week that claimed three lives is being considered accidental. It appears to have started in the living room in one of the basement apartments but it will be a while for the exact cause of the blaze is determined. Rosendahl also said [...]
A new study conducted by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has found that text messaging while driving has jumped 50% since last year despite federal and state campaigns to make drivers aware of the dangers of texting and driving. To get the information for the study researchers monitored stop lights and intersections to count [...]
Hospital found negligent in death of man who fell off an operating table
In February of 2010, Max DeVries had a stroke and underwent multiple surgeries at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul. He was recovering well. Hospital staff was preparing him for a routine procedure when he fell off the operating table and landed on his head. Max’s condition worsened and he went into a coma. After [...]
Winter Hazard Awareness Week–Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone at anytime but we need to be especially careful in the winter. November 7 through 11, 2011 is Winter Hazard Awareness Week and I have found several good suggestions to help you avoid falls and possible injuries. • Wear the proper footwear with non-slip soles on icy [...]





