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Learn what's kept Lt. Col. Jeremy Geiger going throughout his decades-long career in the Minnesota State Patrol.

Driven to serve: Jeremy Geiger named State Patrol's lieutenant colonel

​For eight and a half years, Minnesota State Patrol K-9 Matka has walked the halls of the Minnesota State Capitol, keeping her nose sharp and sniffing for explosive material. This week, she's hanging up her working collar in exchange for the good life of a family pet.

​​K-9 Matka retires after eight years at the State Capitol

This spring and summer, troopers will take part in the Rural Speed Reduction Project. Each district will assign troopers to conduct high visibility patrols on problematic roadways in their areas now through Sept. 2.

State Patrol kicks off Rural Speed Reduction Project and other enforcement efforts

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The Minnesota State Patrol are on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week, keeping Minnesota’s roads safe. They work to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently, assist motorists during crashes and investigate vehicle crimes.

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