We are happy to announce that Interim Col. Christina Bogojevic has been appointed as the next colonel of the State Patrol. She’s been with our agency for more than 20 years and has served in multiple roles. Please help us say congratulations!

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 commitment and leadership. Read more about his journey in the #DPSBlog : ow.ly/RZwL50R8PCx

Meet Trooper Burdick, our only female pilot, who first joined our team as a road trooper from the LETO program. No prior law enforcement experience needed, just a 2 or 4 year degree. Apply by Sunday to join our team: ow.ly/X4JZ50R56UB

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The 2024 Minnesota Legislative session kicked off today. At the Capitol, you might spot a trooper, a squad, or Matka, the explosive-detecting Hungarian Vizsla. Our mission: safeguarding officials, employees, and the public. #mnleg

We responded to a single vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on westbound Interstate 394 at Theodore Wirth Parkway in Minneapolis where a cougar was hit by a vehicle and killed on impact. the Minnesota DNR has possession of the animal and is investigating.

Our investigators want to speak to the driver of this vehicle, which was in the area of a fatal hit-and-run Nov. 13 on Hwy. 169 near Grand Casino Mille Lacs. Vehicle was driving NB & is a darker color w/full-width taillights. Contact Sgt. Jason Brown at 218-316-3026. Please RT!

If you have to ask if you’re okay to drive, then you already know the answer.

#DriveSober or Get Pulled Over. Extra enforcement is now on Minnesota roads.

This week is Crash Responder Safety Week. Whether it’s law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, public works, transportation and towing or any other responders, please help keep them safe. Move over and slow down. It’s the law. #CRSW

Not long after a tow truck operator pulled a vehicle out of a ditch, a passing SUV lost control and struck the van he was standing next to. He was thrown to the ground, but thankfully not seriously hurt. This week is Crash Responder Safety Week. Move over and slow down! #CRSW

Help us wish Maty a quick recovery! He got hurt while going for his reward during training. The vet tells us he should be healed up in a few days and back to full duty in no time. 🐾

Happy Halloween! If you’re driving through neighborhoods tonight, please help keep all of the trick-or-treaters safe by slowing down and keeping your eyes on the road.

Minnesota, you snow the drill! We want to remind you to stay safe and remain prepared for a long season of winter driving. Slow down, buckle up, put distractions away and give yourself extra stopping distance.

Today, we recognize #NationalFirstResponderDay . From our team to yours: Thank you to all first responders, both past and present, who selflessly serve our great state. We are proud to serve alongside you all.

If you see a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended — STOP! It’s not only to keep kids safe, it’s also the law. This week is #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek . Watch KTTC TV's story on how one bus company is using stop arm cameras to keep kids safe.

Safety first! It’s National School Bus Safety Week. One Coon Rapids Middle School student won a national contest to have her bus safety message highlighted. The theme? “Safely Rolling to my Destination.” Both students and drivers need to do their part to keep everyone safe.

The uniform and squad have changed, but Jim Johnson’s passion for being a trooper hasn’t. Today, the oldest living retired MSP trooper turns 94. As a special surprise, two current troopers recently visited and gave him a look inside a current squad. Happy birthday, Jim!