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Man Foolishly Tries to Ride Water Cannon

Emerald Catron — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:52:33 +0000

We’re not really sure why anybody would try to sit on a pipe gushing water unless they just really wished they had a chair. This guy is clearly in need of a chair. He regrets it soon enough, because one does not simply sit on a pipe like that. Hopefully he learned a lesson. The [...]

Five Motorcycle Deaths in Minnesota in the Past Week Have Propelled the Fatalities Past Last Year's Total

Cathy Kates — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:14:07 +0000

There have been so many motorcycle accidents in Minnesota this year. I witnessed and was the first on the accident scene of a young man that had a car pull out in front of him on 27th Avenue West. It was horrible to watch his body catapult over the hood of the car, a vision that replays over and over in my mind. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says the number of fatalities continues to surge.

Tax Deadline Day Can Be Deadly On US Roads

David Drew — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:07:24 +0000

This is your last full week to get those taxes done. I'd get them done now and then maybe stay off the road! Since April 15th falls on a Sunday, you do get a little extra time as taxes need to be postmarked by midnight at April 16th. It's a very stressful time for many who wait until the last minute for various reasons. This stress leads to a hurried run to the post office that, as it turns out, leads to an increase in road fatalities at tax time. Well, this report should make the stress of filing taxes even better! Don't panic, if you aren't done yet you have time.