MINNEAPOLIS — Officials in Minnesota say the stricter DWI law will help keep more drunk drivers off the roads. It extends what's known as, 'the look back period' from 10 to 20 years. If a person gets ...

As of August 1, Minnesota is imposing tougher penalties for DWI. The lookback period has doubled, from 10 years to 20 years, meaning older offenses now count on a person’s record. Anyone with multiple ...

Several new Minnesota laws go into effect Friday, including restrictions for repeated DWI offenders and housing protections for people who train service dogs. Here's what you need to know about the ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs a bill to support service dogs in training Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the state Capitol in St. Paul. Behind him are the authors of the bill, Rep. Cedrick Frazier, DFL-New ...

This isn’t just a minor update to the law, it’s a full rewrite. Drivers now face longer revocation periods, mandatory treatment, stricter ignition interlock rules, and harsher criminal penalties.” — ...

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — As August arrives, so too will a few significant law changes in Minnesota. Here are some of the new and updated laws - shared by the Minnesota House of Representatives - that start ...

A handful of new laws went into effect on Friday throughout Minnesota. Most of the new laws effective Aug. 1 were passed during the 2025 legislative session. One of them was drafted in response to the ...

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and local law enforcement have identified nearly 450 DWI tests for review due to possible problems with the testing process. “The BCA was made aware ...

Where does DWI enforcement stand in Minnesota amid reports of faulty alcohol breath tests? Court records showed continued enforcement for drunken driving throughout the state last weekend, but the ...