His lengthy record of five prior DWI convictions prompted lawmakers on a bipartisan basis to look at reforms. They want to change state law to lengthen the amount of time repeat o

Two west-metro lawmakers have introduced legislation at the Capitol that they say will reform Minnesota’s drunken-driving laws in response to last year’s deadly crash at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park.

Inspired in part by a deadly crash at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park in September of 2024, Minnesota lawmakers announced legislation on Friday that would strengthen DWI policies in the state going forward.

The new bill would extend the amount of time DWI offenders must use an ignition interlock system in their vehicles.