Willmar, Minnesota, man injured in two-vehicle crash in Sibley County

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June 29, 2023

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DRYDEN TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old man from

Willmar

was injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday near Gaylord in Sibley County.

Wayne Jeffrey Nelson suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and was transported to Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington, according to the

Minnesota State Patrol

’s accident report.

His passenger, 70-year-old Laurie Jeanne Nelson, also from Willmar, was not injured, according to the report.

The accident was reported at 11:57 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 5 and 441st Avenue in Dryden Township, northeast of Gaylord.

According to the report, Nelson was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe westbound on Highway 5 while a 2020 Dodge Ram — driven by Paul Allen Wensich, 55, of

Morton

— was driving eastbound.

Wensich was not injured, according to the State Patrol.

The two vehicles collided at the intersection on Highway 5. The airbags in both vehicles deployed. Road conditions were reported as dry at the time of the crash.

All parties involved were wearing their seat belts, and alcohol was not involved.

The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office, Gaylord Ambulance and Gaylord Fire Department assisted the Minnesota State Patrol at the scene.

Dale Morin is a reporter with the West Central Tribune. He covers public safety and breaking news beats.

Dale can be reached at dmorin@wctrib.com or by phone 320-214-4368.

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Bizarre Minnesota laws, including penalties for driving a filthy car, that will shock you

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October 4, 2024

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Bizarre Minnesota laws, including penalties for driving a filthy car, that will shock you

Each state has its own set of laws that seem quite strange, and Minnesota is not exempt.

Many bizarre laws that come out of states are fictional rumors that somehow spread with no evidence backing them. In Minnesota, this includes it being illegal to cross state lines with a duck on your head or parking an elephant on Main Street. Though, there are certain laws that are surprisingly true.

Among Minnesota’s strangest laws include not being allowed to drive with dirty tires and the inability to be charged with drunkenness.

Among Minnesota’s strangest laws include penalties for driving with dirty tires and trouble for mosquitoes. (iStock)

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Below are more details about these strange laws and more that are on the books in the state of Minnesota.

You cannot be charged with drunkenness
It’s against the law to drive with sticky, dirty tires
Mosquitoes are a public nuisance
Think twice before hitchhiking

1. You cannot be charged with drunkenness

In Minnesota, public intoxication alone is not a crime.

This is according to Section 340A.902 of Minnesota law.

The law states that “no person may be charged with or convicted of the offense of drunkenness or public drunkenness.”

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That said, a person could still be convicted of other offenses, like if injuring another or damaging property occurs.

“Nothing herein prevents the prosecution and conviction of an intoxicated person for offenses other than drunkenness or public drunkenness nor does this section relieve a person from civil liability for an injury to persons or property caused by the person while intoxicated,” the written statute goes on to state.

In the state of Minnesota, you cannot be charged with drunkenness. (iStock)

Minnesota is not the only state which does not consider public intoxication a crime.

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Montana, Nevada and Wisconsin are other states that don’t criminalize drunkenness in public, according to FindLaw.com.

2. It’s against the law to drive with sticky, dirty tires

If you have dirty tires that are spreading filth in the road, be wary before driving down a road in Minnesota. More specifically, in Minnetonka, where driving with dirty tires could lead to legal trouble.

Under Section 845.010, “Public Nuisances Affecting Peace, Safety and General Welfare” in Minnetonka, Minnesota’s Code of Ordinances, drivers are not allowed to drive “a truck or other vehicle whose wheels or tires deposit mud, dirt, sticky substances, litter or other material on any street or highway.”

“A violation of this ordinance is subject to the penalties and provisions of Chapter XIII of the city code,” the law states.

Make sure you give your tires a scrub before driving through Minnetonka, Minnesota. (iStock)

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3. Mosquitoes are a public nuisance

Minnesota is home to lots of mosquitoes, so much so that there is actually a law written about the insects.

The law refers to areas where mosquitoes are in abundance.

Section 18G.14 in part states that “areas where mosquitoes incubate or hatch are declared to be public nuisances and may be abated under this section. Mosquito abatement may be undertaken under this section anywhere in the state by any governmental unit.”

Areas full of mosquitoes are considered a public nuisance in Minnesota. (iStock)

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4. Think twice before hitchhiking

Think twice before trying to catch a ride by waiting on the side of the road in Minnesota.

State statute 169.22 describes the act of hitchhiking as unlawful.

“No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any private vehicle,” the statute states.

Minnesota is one state where hitchhiking is not allowed. (iStock)

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Another section of this statute applies to solicitation of business.

“No person shall stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting employment, business, or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle,” the statute states.

Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital.

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What six independent voters in Minnesota think about the presidential election

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October 4, 2024

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What six independent voters in Minnesota think about the presidential election

This time around, Vraa said he’s “probably ready” to vote for Harris. “Trump lies so much it’s crazy,” he said. “The cats and dogs pronouncement during the debate. It’s crazy. He bounces around on so many things. It would be OK if he just admitted he made a mistake, but then he doubles down..”

Bird, who works in finance, grew up in a conservative Minnesota household and has voted for Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians and independents. Bird voted for Libertarian Gary Johnson in 2016 and for Biden in 2020. “I really try to take it person by person, year over year,” he said.

Bird’s top issues this election include the burgeoning national debt — which now stands at more than $35 trillion. “They need to curb spending, both candidates should be talking about it,” he said. “Nobody cares about the deficit, and running the government in a way that makes sense.”

Bird is also concerned about the economy, but notes, “as a white-collar worker, in general the economy has been favorable to me.” And he supports abortion rights: “People should have the freedom to do what they want.”

Bird said he’s voting for Harris. “I don’t mind her, I think she’s a good person. She’s a standard Democrat.”

Freyholtz is a Vietnam veteran and retired teacher who runs a family farm in the northwestern Minnesota town of about 250 people.

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