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Be Prepared For Winter Driving, Tips From State Patrol

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Whether you are going five miles or 500 miles in this cold weather, it is important to be prepared. Sgt. Jaci Sticha with the Minnesota State Patrol says there are some items you should add to your emergency car kit in the winter. Those include a sand or kitty litter, tow ropes, and a blanket. She also says if you stall or run off the road to stay in your car until help arrives.