The State Patrol and hundreds of local law enforcement agencies throughout Minnesota are launching a statewide crackdown on distracted driving.

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Extra officers will be on patrol though April 20th, targeting motorists engaged in distracted activities, especially those who are texting and driving.  Minnesota enacted a law banning "texting while driving" over five years ago and nearly 2200 motorists were ticketed last year after being caught.

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