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If anyone is interested I can provide the link to the auction. MINNESOTA STATE PATROL RETIRES MOTORCYCLE UNIT Five State Patrol motorcycles to be sold at auction ST. PAUL — The Minnesota State Patrol today announced that it has disbanded its motorcycle patrol program and will auction the unit’s five Harley Davidson motorcycles. The motorcycle unit was revived in 2007 with five troopers after a nearly 60 year hiatus. Between 1930 and 1949, as many as 80 motorcycles were in use by the State Patrol. “Our decision to decommission the motorcycle unit was not made lightly, and the troopers who served in this unit deserve recognition for their work to improve traffic safety,” said Colonel Kevin Daly, chief of the State Patrol. “We decided not to put motorcycles on the road this year due to increased training costs, a concern for trooper safety, and a lack of troopers interested in volunteering for the unit.” The State Patrol will offer its five 2008 State Patrol Harley Davidson Electra-Glide, 100 Anniversary Police edition motorcycles in separate auctions. The first motorcycle is scheduled to be sold at a live auction on Saturday, April 21. The State Auction is conducted by the Minnesota Department of Administration and will be held at its facility in Arden Hills. The remaining bikes will be sold in consecutive on-line auctions beginning the following week. The motorcycles are equipped with a 103 cubic inch motor, 6-speed transmission, single seat saddle (air adjustable) and a six-gallon gas tank. They also include side saddlebags, tour pack and communications equipment.
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http://www.ketv.com/images/structures/buttons/button_enlarge.gif http://www.ketv.com/2011/0418/27586748_240X180.jpg OMAHA, Neb. -- A 22-year-old faces charges in two states after a chase that reached speeds of 120 mph Monday. Iowa State Patrol troopers said they tried to stop Justin Mandina for going 72 mph in a 55 mph zone as he rode a motorcycle north on Interstate 29. Mandina turned around at Ninth Avenue and continued south on to Interstate 80. As officers followed him west on I-80, authorities said the chase reached speeds of 120 mph. The Iowa State Patrol had just called off the chase as they crossed into Nebraska when Mandina lost control of the bike and flipped it several times near the 13th Street exit ramp. Mandina was taken to Creighton University Medical Center, but he was alert and standing after the crash, according to authorities. Mandina told the state patrol he took off because he didn't have a motorcycle license or insurance. He now faces several charges in Iowa and Nebraska. Kid is lucky to be in one piece. Must of had enough sense to wear some protective gear at least. I run this stretch of road every day and see these kids blasting through traffic on a way too regular basis. Damn shame he didn't have enough sense to just stop and take the tickets and deal with it. I suppose it might be a while before he can find affordable bike insurance now. Oh wait! He won't be needing it!
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On a spur of the moment ride; The wife and I met BigBoyinMS and his wife this morning and we rode to Hattiesburg, MS (about 90 miles). His wife wanted to do some shopping at a discount outlet. I told him he was wise to bring her on the bike. We had lunch and rode home. Highway patrol was everywhere!!! Darn it, forgot the camera , but did take one, not so good, picture with the cell phone.
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The catching of the Rose thief live in the act put a stop to mischief at the camp. Along with patrols daily for months. But catch a man down on his luck with the swine flu and not able to patrol and guess what happens. MamaMo's display of Fall Pumpkins on the front porch is gone. We now have a pumpkin bandit on the loose.I'll be back on patrol soon but if I don't catch them the Swine Flu will.
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Looks like the Tail of The Dragon is on fire today. Blamed on a MC crash. That's just what the Tenn Highway Patrol need more reason to shut it down. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,351600,00.html
