Don’t look now, but Thanksgiving is just two weeks away. Now that the federal government shutdown is over, will people continue to fly to their Thanksgiving destination? Brynna Knapp of Minnesota AAA says she can’t answer that right now. Knapp also says Thanksgiving travel is starting earlier. She recommends travelers be flexible in their Thanksgiving…
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If you’re going to be driving some distance over the Thanksgiving holiday, here’s some good news for your wallet. Gas prices are falling across the region. The average price for a gallon of unleaded gas is $2.89 in Minnesota. A year ago at this time, the price was $3.11 a gallon. Brynna Knapp with AAA…
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With this week being National Child Passenger Safety Week, parents are being reminded about new Minnesota car seat safety laws that took effect August 1st. Brynna Knapp with AAA Minnesota Public Affairs says a five year study by AAA shows the benefits of child safety seats. One of Minnesota’s new laws is that a child…
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BURNSVILLE, MN., (March 13, 2023) – Travel bookings for 2023 are off to a very strong start and that is reflected in a new survey from AAA. According to the Auto Club Group, 83% of Minnesotans plan to travel this year. That’s significantly higher than the 72% in 2022. AAA is also citing a big jump in…
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BURNSVILLE, MN., (March 2, 2023) — AAA is working with schools Iowa and Minnesota in effort to prevent Prom and Graduation season from turning deadly on the road. The Auto Club Group is launching its annual AAA PROMise program which is an effort to prevent teen substance-impaired driving, as well as distracted driving. “Prom and Graduation season is…
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BURNSVILLE, MN. (February 21, 2023) — AAA is bracing for winter weather conditions throughout the Minnesota and Iowa. With a wintry blend of snow, ice and blustery winds, The Auto Club Group expects to receive a high number of road service calls for extrications, dead batteries and flat tires. “We’re urging motorists to follow the advice of local…
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In two field studies conducted by AAA on roadside safety, the group found that Variable Message signs, mounted on service vehicles with messages telling other drivers to move over, were by far the most effective form of attention to encourage compliance. Flares, cones, and flashing lights were shown to be slightly less effective but still…
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