Ask a Trooper: Hydroplaning…

Question: I know it has been extremely dry but with the anticipation of “April showers” can you talk about hydroplaning?Answer: At speeds of 35 mph or less, most tires will “wipe” water off the road surface to keep tires in contact with the road.

From the Editor’s Desk

As a young child, I’d sit under the stone table at the post office and pretend to be Barbara Walters interviewing somebody while my mother conducted her post office business.

Chippewa County Courts

MN State Patrol - MarshallMartin, Jeremiah Stephen, Willmar; Offense date 9/14/23 Driving After Cancellation (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/16/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/16/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/16/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.Pillatzki, Davin Michael, Willmar; Offense date 3/15/24 No Proof MV Insurance (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/15/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/15/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/15/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.Munoz, Martin Gregorio, Pennock; Offense date 3/21/24 Driving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/18/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/18/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/18/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.Montevideo Police DepartmentGuzman Moreno, Oscar Josue, Montevideo; Offense date 1/27/23 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/15/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/15/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/15/24 Sentenced; $200 Fine.Johnson, Hunter Dean, Hutchinson; Offense date 4/12/24 Motor Vehicle Registration - Display Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/17/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/17/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/17/24 Payable without appearance; $30 Fine.

Minnesota authors to hold event at Library April 22nd

On Monday, April 22nd, the Montevideo Chippewa County Public Library will host an event featuring Minnesota authors Karen and Dennis Vinar, of Northfield.The couple grew up in the small town of Brownton, Minnesota, near Glencoe.

Ask a Trooper: Moving boat dock…

Question: I bought a used boat dock; do I need a permit to get it to my lake house?Answer: You can move a boat dock on Minnesota roads without a permit if the dock is no wider than 8’6”, no higher than 13’6” and no longer than 110’.