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1	Sep 16, '21	We recently purchased some Not-Reaching Pouches to help reduce deadly force encounters between law enforcement and citizens during traffic stops. The pouches store a driver’s licen	144×	0	228	86	97
2	May 31, '20	Very disturbing actions by a truck driver on I-35W, inciting a crowd of peaceful demonstrators. The truck driver was injured & taken to a hospital with non-life threatening inj	86.6×	0	2.5k	1.2k	28
3	Sep 16, '21	Our troopers, along with several law enforcement agencies across the state, want to make it easier for drivers to store the information and for law enforcement to see when motorist	84.6×	0	192	48	73
4	Jul 21, '25	It looks like a car, it drives like a car, but it's equipped with cameras ready to catchdrivers on their phones. Police across Minnesota are looking for distracted drivers. Park th	58.3×	458k	628	61	124
5	May 30, '20	The situation on the ground in Minneapolis & St. Paul has shifted & the response tonight will be different as a result. The coordinated @MNNationalGuard, @MnDPS_MSP, &	52.1×	0	683	325	41
6	May 30, '20	Shots have been fired at law enforcement officers near the Fifth Precinct during the operation. No troopers or officers have been injured. Leave the area or you will be arrested. #	27.8×	0	757	426	12
7	May 31, '20	State Patrol troopers have made several arrests at 28th and Grand Avenue for gun violations. AR-15 confiscated. #MACCMN	18×	0	735	242	5
8	Jun 1, '20	Q: Can I be outside my house (on my property) after 8 p.m. & before 6 a.m.? A: You can be on your porch, yard, patio, etc., but if a law enforcement officer or other public saf	16×	0	532	209	3
9	Jun 14, '25	In connection to today’s shootings, law enforcement are searching for Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old male. He was wearing a light-colored cowboy hat, dark-colored, long-sleeve	15.3×	120k	452	366	35
10	May 30, '20	350 troopers and officers are on the ground near the Fifth Precinct in Minneapolis to clear the area and enforce the curfew. #MACCMN	14.4×	0	441	142	1
11	Jul 1, '25	Lane sharing — also know as splitting and filtering — is now legal for motorcycles going under 25 mph. Please be respectful of others on the road and make safe choices. Share the r	13.2×	104k	135	36	23
12	May 31, '20	IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you are out patrolling the street, our response teams cannot know if you are there to do damage or to protect and will divert resources to find out. Help us	11.9×	0	527	123	1
13	May 31, '20	❗❗The 8 p.m. curfew is now in effect. No travel on Minneapolis and St. Paul streets or public places, except for first responders, media, people going back and forth to work, indiv	11.6×	0	390	121	7
14	May 30, '20	Troopers are giving dispersal orders near the Fifth Precinct. Leave the area now or you will be arrested. #MACCMN	9.6×	0	310	87	3
15	Jun 4, '25	Scam alert: People in Minnesota are getting fake emails and texts from a phony “Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles (DPSMN).” That agency doesn’t exist. DPS and DVS will never s	7.5×	59k	115	47	5
16	May 31, '20	We are working with our partners at @MnDOT to determine how the semi got onto I-35W. #MACCMN	6.8×	0	213	89	1
17	Jun 14, '25	The FBI is offering up to $50,000 for information leading to the capture and conviction of Vance Luther Boelter, who is wanted in connection with today’s shootings in Champlin and	6.4×	51k	327	223	22
18	May 31, '20	MT @sppdmn: PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE: Officers have been busy stopping several vehicles driving around the city without license plates. Each time officers stopped the vehicles, people	6.4×	0	196	107	4
19	May 30, '20	STAY HOME! Follow the temporary curfew. Please allow our law enforcement to focus response and resources on the legitimate threats attacking our communities. #MACCMN	6.1×	0	204	99	1
20	Jun 1, '20	From DPS Commissioner Harrington: From the footage we are seeing on @MnDOT cameras, it appears the semi was on I-35W as authorities were closing the road. It didn’t appear to drive	5.8×	0	134	65	1
21	May 31, '20	A @MNNationalGuard helicopter has dropped water on a car fire on I-35W at 50th, and other locations. #MACCMN	5.6×	0	244	62	5
22	May 30, '20	Law enforcement officers have arrested several people who ignored multiple dispersal orders. Leave the area around the Fifth Precinct. #MACCMN	5.4×	0	193	62	1
23	Sep 16, '21	.@MnDPS_MSP troopers and other agencies will hand out the pouches during community events and other contacts with people.	5.3×	0	48	9	2
24	May 31, '20	Minneapolis & St. Paul residents: Do not patrol, go out walking or drive your car unless is it an emergency. We cannot have innocent people caught up in the sweep of those infl	4.9×	0	181	74	1
25	May 31, '20	Minneapolis & St. Paul residents: Do not patrol, go out walking or drive your car unless is it an emergency. We cannot have innocent people caught up in the sweep of those infl	4.7×	0	162	75	1
26	Jun 1, '20	❗ CURFEW NOW IN EFFECT in Minneapolis and St. Paul ❗ Please allow our law enforcement to focus response and resources on the legitimate threats attacking our communities. Officers	4.6×	0	157	45	1
27	Jun 1, '20	About 150 people are being arrested for curfew violations at I-35W and Washington Avenue after ignoring dispersal orders. #MACCMN	4.4×	0	175	49	0
28	May 30, '20	Tactics law enforcement officials expect rioters will use tonight in Minneapolis & St. Paul: ▶️ Deadly force, including intentionally set fires and other weapons. ▶️ Using civi	4.3×	0	86	80	3
29	Jun 1, '20	Even peaceful protesters who are breaking curfew are subject to arrest. Please go home and stay there. Curfew is in effect in Minneapolis and St. Paul until 6 a.m. #MACCMN	4.3×	0	176	38	1
30	Jun 16, '25	Gov. Tim Walz and law enforcement officials will hold a public safety briefing to provide updates on the targeted shootings of state legislators Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman. W	4.1×	32k	109	25	5
31	May 18, '22	Do you know someone 24 or younger who is experiencing homelessness? They’re eligible for a no-cost state ID, which may make it easier to apply for jobs, housing and other needs.	4.1×	0	131	70	2
32	May 31, '20	State Patrol & local law enforcement arrested 155+ people yesterday & overnight. That number will likely increase as jails book suspects. Arrests were for curfew and weapon	4.1×	0	166	52	0
33	May 31, '20	If you ignore temporary curfews, you are making the response operation more difficult. You are taking resources and attention away from effectively responding to threats. Help us b	4.0×	0	178	47	0
34	Jun 1, '20	The Minnesota State Patrol and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are jointly investigating what happened with the semi that drove into demonstrators tonight on I-35W. The incident is	3.9×	0	143	48	2
35	Jul 27, '25	Scam alert: People in Minnesota are getting fake msgs from a phony “Minnesota Department of Vehicle Administration DMV).” That agency doesn’t exist. DPS and DVS will never send a t	3.9×	31k	429	172	12
36	Jun 1, '20	Even peaceful protesters breaking curfew are subject to arrest. Please go home and stay there. Curfew is in effect in Minneapolis and St. Paul until 6 a.m. #MACCMN	3.8×	0	159	45	0
37	Sep 16, '21	Valerie Castile talks about the Not-Reaching Pouches in this story:	3.7×	0	52	16	7
38	May 31, '20	Those in the Twin Cities, if you are out of your homes, you are making the public safety response operation more difficult. Stay home. Do not take resources and attention away from	3.6×	0	112	46	3
39	Jun 1, '20	ATTENTION: Please clear the area near the I-35W bridge btwn. University & Washington avenues. People are being given the lawful order to clear the area. If that order is refuse	3.5×	0	109	43	0
40	Jul 5, '20	Wearing a mask is easy. Closing down our businesses again isn’t. Wear a mask so that your favorite small businesses stay safe and stay open. #MaskUpMN #StaySafeMN	3.3×	0	148	39	0
41	May 31, '20	❗State Patrol troopers are moving in to secure the Fifth Precinct. Go home and obey the curfew order now.❗ #MACCMN	3.2×	0	130	46	2
42	May 30, '20	Troopers and officers are working to clear the area around 31st and Lake Street in Minneapolis. Please leave the area. #MACCMN	3.2×	0	107	25	1
43	May 31, '20	If you’re located in the Twin Cities, you must stay in place tonight. We cannot have innocent people caught up in the sweep of those inflicting violence and danger on our communiti	3.1×	0	98	51	2
44	Jun 1, '20	An Illinois man faces federal charges for coming to Minnesota to start a riot following the death one week ago today of #GeorgeFloyd in Minneapolis. The complaint alleges Matthew R	3.0×	0	95	53	3
45	May 30, '20	Leave the Fifth Precinct area now so the troopers and officers on the ground can clear the area and enforce the curfew. 350 troopers and officers are in the area. #MACCMN	2.9×	0	117	33	1
46	Jun 1, '20	During the arrests made Sun. at Washington Ave. and 35W, officials discovered 2 bullet proof vests and 4 handguns hidden in nearby bushes. Two handguns were also discovered in back	2.9×	0	64	56	1
47	Jun 1, '20	Update: There were 276 arrests Sun. and early Mon. This number includes 150 people who were arrested in the area of Washington Ave and 35W. The updated total number of arrests sinc	2.8×	0	91	44	0
48	Jun 5, '20	Reminder: A curfew goes into effect in St. Paul and Minneapolis at 10 p.m. The best way to stay out of harm's way is to stay home. Thank you to those Minnesotans that are helping k	2.8×	0	79	18	0
49	Jun 1, '20	Q: If I am exempt from the curfew do I need to comply w/law enforcement’s instructions? A: Yes. Even if you are exempt, if a law enforcement officer or other public safety personne	2.6×	0	70	36	1
50	Jun 14, '25	In light of today’s shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, we are asking you to be extra cautious today. If you see something, say something. Call 911 to report any suspicious activity.	2.6×	21k	97	35	3
51	May 30, '20	❗It is critical that Minneapolis & St. Paul residents follow the temporary curfew & STAY HOME. Do not come to these cities if you do not live in them.❗ #MACCMN	2.6×	0	99	41	0
52	Jun 1, '20	ATTENTION: Clear the area near the I-35W bridge btwn. University & Washington avenues. People are being given the lawful order to clear the area. If that order is refused, poli	2.5×	0	77	40	0
53	Apr 18, '25	It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… a deputy in a cherry picker? @DakotaMNSheriff got creative to catch distracted drivers—spotting them from above and issuing 78 citations and 12 war	2.5×	20k	162	26	8
54	May 30, '20	“It’s time to rebuild our community and that starts with safety in our streets.” — @GovTimWalz. Local, state law enforcement, @MNNationalGuard working at Multi-Agency Command Cente	2.4×	0	80	10	2
55	May 30, '20	The Minnesota State Patrol made 95 arrests in Minneapolis last night for charges including assault, burglary, damage to property, domestic assault, riot, theft, unlawful assembly &	2.3×	0	95	27	2
56	Jun 1, '20	There have been 362 arrests since the Multi-Agency Command Center was established on Friday. #MACCMN	2.3×	0	68	41	1
57	May 30, '20	Local law enforcement, the @MNNationalGuard & @MnDPS_MSP are working in a Multi-Agency Command Center (MACC) activated Friday by @GovTimWalz. The #MACC is coordinating the stat	2.3×	0	53	32	2
58	Oct 18, '16	WATCH: Plea from a MN mom following son’s death in a crash. He was not buckled. #buckleup #ExtraEnforcementOutNow	2.1×	0	51	51	0
59	Jun 1, '20	Minnesotans have been a valuable source of information as the state responds to criminal activity across the Twin Cities. We encourage you to continue to be vigilant and to provide	2.1×	0	61	45	1
60	Jun 1, '20	State Patrol Col. Matt Langer’s reaction on the interaction between troopers and law enforcement, and those they were arresting on Sunday: “It warmed my heart to see all of those p	2.1×	0	77	16	0
61	May 31, '20	A State Patrol mobile response team is being deployed to disperse a group of individuals not complying with the curfew order in the Lake and Hennepin area. #MACCMN	2.0×	0	89	19	2
62	May 31, '20	It is critical that Minneapolis & St. Paul residents follow the temporary curfew & STAY HOME. Do not come to these cities if you do not live in them. #MACCMN	2.0×	0	88	27	0
63	May 31, '20	⚠️If you chose to ignore temporary curfews, you are making the response operation more difficult. You are taking resources and attention away from effectively responding to threats	1.9×	0	88	21	0
64	May 31, '20	Minnesota youth: You are passionate leaders. You are out in Minneapolis peacefully protesting. Please comply w/the 8 p.m. curfew. We cannot have innocent people caught up in the sw	1.9×	0	77	26	0
65	Jun 3, '20	Minneapolis & St. Paul: Temporary curfew in effect starting at 10 p.m. @GovTimWalz extended the curfew to keep #MN residents safe from people engaging in unlawful & dangero	1.7×	0	48	28	3
66	Jun 2, '20	⚠️CURFEW EXTENDED⚠️ A temporary curfew will start at 10 p.m. No one may travel on Minneapolis & St. Paul streets except for first responders, media, people going to & from	1.7×	0	51	31	0
67	Jul 23, '20	Wear a mask. It’s simple. It’s effective. It’s the Minnesotan thing to do. #MaskUpMn #StaySafeMN #OneMinnesota	1.7×	0	74	17	1
68	Jun 6, '20	⚠️No curfew this weekend in Minneapolis & St. Paul. #MACCMN⚠️	1.7×	0	72	20	0
69	Jun 3, '20	This is Minnesota. A call went out for 80 bags of food kits to feed kids. Neighbors came together and donated much more.	1.7×	0	71	21	2
70	Jun 1, '20	Minnesotans have been a valuable source of information as the state responds to criminal activity across the Twin Cities. We encourage you to continue to be vigilant and to provide	1.7×	0	46	31	0
71	May 31, '20	Stay home. Temporary curfew in effect until 6 a.m. No travel on Minneapolis & St. Paul streets or public places except for first responders, media, people going back and forth	1.7×	0	55	24	1
72	Mar 5, '25	Our troopers are seeing dangerous conditions due to snow and high winds, especially in southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities. @MnDOT has closed some roads. Check , wear your seat	1.7×	13k	69	6	1
73	Apr 4, '24	Col. Matt Langer's 30 years of service to the Minnesota State Patrol began with a single ride-along and turned into a decade of serving as colonel. Thank you, Col. Langer, for your	1.7×	13k	70	6	0
74	May 30, '20	“We respect everyone's First Amendment rights. But those rights stop at the end of a Molotov cocktail. Those rights stop when you loot a business.” — DPS Commissioner John Harringt	1.7×	0	75	17	0
75	Sep 11, '21	Twenty years later, we still remember the first responders who ran toward danger — some of whom died trying to save others. Never forget.	1.6×	0	96	12	0
76	Jul 6, '20	"It’s not a you thing, it’s not a me thing it’s an us thing. We have to do everything possible to prevent the killing of our citizens in this country," Valerie Castile said. The Mi	1.6×	0	73	19	0
77	Jun 1, '20	Law enforcement officers are arresting people who have ignored dispersal orders and are violating curfew in the area near the I-35W bridge between University & Washington avenu	1.6×	0	66	16	0
78	May 31, '20	State Patrol troopers and police officers are enforcing the curfew in Minneapolis, including near Chicago and Washington avenues. #MACCMN	1.6×	0	63	20	0
79	Jan 18, '21	Award-winning director, writer, and producer of #HairLove @MatthewACherry will keynote the 2021 Virtual MLK Celebration tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Tune in here: . #MNMLK	1.5×	0	84	10	3
80	May 30, '20	⚠️REMINDER⚠️ A temporary curfew in Minneapolis and St. Paul is in effect starting at 8 p.m. @GovTimWalz implemented the curfew to keep #MN residents safe from people engaging in un	1.5×	0	59	20	1
81	May 14, '21	All flags in Minnesota will be flown at half-staff at state and federal buildings on Saturday in honor of peace officers killed or injured in the line of duty. Saturday is national	1.5×	0	64	17	1
82	Jun 1, '20	State Patrol, DNR & National Guard will help patrol St. Paul & Minneapolis later to “make sure the curfew is enforced, make sure lawful protesters are protected, and make s	1.4×	0	64	12	0
83	Jun 3, '20	“The cops I have worked with, the cops I talk to ... they want change. They don’t want to work in a flawed system.” — DPS Commissioner John Harrington on the need for a change in p	1.4×	0	71	10	0
84	Jul 2, '20	COVID-19 cases are surging in other states, but in Minnesota, we can do things differently. Wearing a mask is one of the easiest ways to make sure that our small businesses stay sa	1.4×	0	59	14	0
85	May 31, '20	Officers from MN law enforcement agencies, the @MNNationalGuard & @MnDPS_MSP are working together at the Multi-Agency Command Center to coordinate tonight's public safety respo	1.3×	0	57	13	0
86	Jun 18, '20	The time to address systemic racism and address police reform is now. The 28 recommendations and 33 action steps outlined earlier this year by the state’s Working Group on Police-I	1.2×	0	36	10	0
87	May 31, '20	If you chose to ignore temporary curfews, you are making the response operation more difficult. You are taking resources and attention away from effectively responding to threats.	1.0×	0	44	13	0
88	May 30, '20	Reminder: A temporary curfew is in place starting at 8 tonight until 6 a.m. Sunday in Minneapolis & St. Paul. Residents urged to voluntarily comply. Officers will enforce the c	1.0×	0	43	14	0
89	May 31, '20	State Patrol Col. Matt Langer thanks Minnesotans, partner law enforcement agencies for helping create a calmer Saturday. “Thank you ... is not enough. The selfless service travelin	1.0×	0	52	8	0
90	Aug 20, '21	When @MnDPS_MSP troopers deliver blood from the Red Cross to a hospital, they don’t usually know who it’s for or learn the outcome. This time they got to meet the woman whose life	1.0×	0	59	6	0
91	May 30, '20	DPS Commissioner John Harrington to Minnesotans: “We are coming to stop this. We will make sure those who come out today who want to mourn Mr. Floyd are protected. But those who wa	0.9×	0	48	5	0
92	Jul 3, '20	No mask, no service. A reminder that you wouldn’t visit your favorite restaurant without shoes or a shirt on. Be courteous to your neighbors and mask up. #MaskUpMN #StaySafeMN	0.9×	0	49	5	0

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