Crime & Safety

Mendota Heights Police Give 'Irish Warning' To Motorists

The Mendota Heights Police Department is hosting a traffic detail on St. Patrick's Day.

File this police note as "a very Irish warning for motorists." The Mendota Heights Police Department is hosting a traffic detail on St. Patrick's Day.

"You will not be able to swing a Shillelagh in MH without hitting a cop," police said Thursday. "If you do choose to stop by the Local for a craic, please arrange for a sober ride."

Police also reminded motorists that β€œbuzzed” driving is dangerous, "so it doesn’t matter if you have only a few or you get locked out of your tree like a monkey who forgot his keys."

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"If you don’t want to see us Guards in your rearview mirror while you are circling over Shannon, please have a sober driver," police added.

"Long story short, if you are on the lash, get a jo maxi."

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