St. Paul, MN – With football fans gearing up for the highly anticipated Vikings–Packers rivalry game this weekend, the Minnesota State Patrol is reminding drivers to celebrate responsibly and avoid impaired driving.
According to a recent post from the Minnesota State Patrol, “Driving impaired is one of the few decisions more questionable than wearing a cheesehead hat into a Vikings bar.” The agency’s message blends humor with a serious reminder as fans prepare to travel between Minnesota and Wisconsin for the annual NFC North showdown.
State officials urge fans to plan ahead — whether driving to Lambeau Field or gathering at home in Minnesota — by designating a sober driver or arranging alternate transportation. The Patrol emphasized that “lining up a sober driver is always a winning play,” encouraging everyone to make safe choices while showing team pride.
Authorities typically see an uptick in impaired driving arrests during major sporting weekends. The Patrol’s message adds a friendly rivalry twist to a lifesaving reminder: drive sober, celebrate smart, and make it home safely.
“Celebrate our rivalry responsibly. Skol!” the post concluded.
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