They're representing the Land of 10,000 Lakes in a national contest for the best-looking police squad car, and the Minnesota State Patrol needs your vote!

My dad was a police officer for over 30 years back in my hometown in central Wisconsin, so I grew up being enthralled with those slick-looking squad cars dad got to drive. That hasn't changed much today, as I'm still enthralled with the sharp-looking cruisers and the graphics various law enforcement departments use. (As long as they're not behind me with their lights on, that is...😉)

Which is why I was interested when I saw this plea for help from the good folks at the Minnesota State Patrol, who need our vote for their squad cars in the annual Best Looking Police Cruiser Contest. The contest is put on every year by the American Association of State Troopers, and while there isn't a grand prize, bragging rights are definitely on the line!

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2023 marks the 10th anniversary of this contest. You can vote for our maroon and white Minnesota State Patrol cruiser HERE. In a post on their Facebook page from Thursday (7/20), MSP noted that voting is currently open and runs through July 31, 2023.

Now even though I'm a Wisconsin native, I've gotta say, the Minnesota State Patrol cruisers are DEFINITELY some of the slickest-looking squads out there. I mean, does any other state incorporate a distinctive color, like the University of Minnesota maroon, on their cruisers?!? I think not. That, along with the design that incorporates the official State Patrol logo (which includes the distinctive shape of our fine state) along with white doors is pretty cool-looking too. They totally deserve to win, right?

So, come on, Minnesota State Patrol! Bring home the win! (Again, you can vote HERE). And, thanks for your service to the North Star State! And speaking of cool cars, keep scrolling to check out some vintage, iconic cars that made their debut the year you were born.

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