This is the official Twitter account for Northwestern, West Central and Central Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer (PIO) Sgt. Jesse Grabow.
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10/30/26 6:40am the MN State Patrol is investigating a semi vs semi crash intersection Hwy9/CR9 Clay Co. 1 driver transported by air life-threat inj. Other driver non-life inj. Crash remains under investigation. More information will be posted on website when available
#fatalCrash MN State Patrol is investigating head-on crash (semi vs. pass. veh) Hwy7 mp118 west of Cosmos (Kandiyohi Co.) occurred 2:30 am (10/29/26). Pass veh driver deceased. Semi occupants non-life threat inj. Crash remains under investigation. More info will be posted on web
Questions about car seat safety & making sure your kids are properly secured? There’s help available. Go 2 a local car seat/booster seat checkup event or schedule an appt w/a certified child pass. safety technician. Scheduling info is available online at the MN Safety Council
More information including scheduling info is available online at the Minnesota Safety Council buckleupmn.org
The best thing to bring to a Gopher tailgate? A sober driver. As you celebrate the U of M’s homecoming wknd, make a plan to get home safely. If you’re impaired, don’t get behind the wheel. Choose a sober driver, use a rideshare or take transit. #DriveSafe
Preliminary data shows 154 died in MN traffic crashes this summer, compared with 114 during the same period in ‘25. Speed was a factor in 28 fatal crashes. Slow down, buckle up, put ur phone away, move over for stopped vehicles & never drive impaired. Your choices can save lives.
Deer-related crashes peak in MN during the fall. Stay alert behind the wheel, especially at dawn and dusk when deer are most active.
- Slow down in areas where deer are common
- Scan the road and the shoulders
- Don’t swerve to avoid deer
- Buckle Up
Today marks the anniversary (1973) of Trooper Donald Ziesmer being fatally wounded by a suspect who opened fire on him during a traffic stop on Hwy61 near Tofte. Trp Ziesmer was survived by his wife & 3 daughters.
#MSPfatal the MN State Patrol is investigating a crash involving 1 vehicle w/1 occupant deceased & the other inj. The crash was reported at 3:40am 9/3/26 on Hwy75 mp276 Norman County. The crash remains under investigation. More information will be posted when available
Troopers in WC MN have been responding to a number that crashes/spin outs/jackknifed semis this morning (Sat. 4/4/26). Roads are snow covered & slippery. Pics I94 near Barnesville to Moorhead) no inj. More road info 511mn.org
WC/Central MN - Troopers responding to several crashes & jackknifed semis. I94 Alexandria & Sauk Centre area. (Photo I94 west of Sauk Centre no inj) 4/2/26 6pm
WC MN / roads are slippery and a number of motorists are driving too fast on obvious poor conditions. A reminder to slow down, pay attention & buckle up. 4/2/26 11am video I94 west of Barnesville (Clay County) no inj.
WC MN - Troopers are responding to several crashes/rollovers/jackknifed semis I94 Barnesville to Rothsay and throughout the region. No injuries but a reminder roads are slippery please drive with care. 4/2/26 8/30am pic I94 mp31-32
Sgt. Jesse Grabow retweeted
MN State Patrol statewide crash numbers 2/24/26 5a-11a:
128 property damage crashes
14 injury crashes
1 fatal crash
6 spin outs
32 vehicles off the road
16 jackknifed semis
Please use 511mn.org to see how your route is impacted before you head out
WC MN - Troopers are responding to several crashes & jackknifed semis on obvious slippery roads. Please drive with care & move over to give those on the side of the roads some room. 2/19/26 7am pics/video I94 east of Barnesville no inj.
Sgt. Jesse Grabow retweeted
Updated MN State Patrol statewide crash numbers 2/18 5p-8:30p:
132 property damage crashes
6 injury crashes
109 vehicles off the road
8 vehicle spin outs
8 jackknifed semis
Check out 511mn.org before you head out, and slow down and drive safely
Sgt. Jesse Grabow retweeted
Updated MN State Patrol statewide crash numbers 2/18 noon-5p:
217 property damage crashes
14 injury crashes
94 vehicles off the road
7 vehicle spin outs
11 jackknifed semis
Please check 511mn.org before you head out
Drive with care
MN State Patrol statewide crash numbers 2/18/26 midnight-noon:
60 property damage crashes
5 injury crashes
113 vehicles off the road
2 vehicle spin outs
3 jackknifed semis
Please consider delaying travel plans if the storm is your area, and check 511mn.org