“We just thought it made sense with some of the backlogs we’re seeing both with the driver’s test and written test,” the bill author said People wait in the lobby of the state Driver and Vehicle ...

Moving is a pain for everyone, but a new law going into effect August 1st will help new Minnesota residents get their state issued drivers license faster and easier. As of now, those who move to ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — New Minnesota residents will soon be getting an even warmer welcome. Starting Aug. 1, people moving to the state won't be required to take a written test to obtain a Minnesota ...

MINNEAPOLIS – Drivers making the move to Minnesota will now have an easier time getting their new licenses. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says starting Aug. 1, people with a valid driver's ...

Ruth Weigand recently moved from Florida to Maple Grove and was surprised to learn she'd have to take a knowledge exam to get a Minnesota driver's license. She had one question: Why? "That floored me, ...

MINNEAPOLIS — It's a rite of passage when you turn 16: Getting a driver's license. However, many families find that securing an appointment is a test in and of itself. Linda from Sartell wanted to ...

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Starting Aug. 1, people moving to Minnesota will no longer have to take a written test to get a Minnesota driver’s license if they have a valid license from another state. Bill author Sen. John ...