The end of daylight saving time prompts some reminders from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety: • It's fire season. Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors while changing clocks.
Time change safety tips
November 1, 2008 at 4:23AM
• Adjust to more driving in the dark (and glare from low sun). Check lights and be alert for pedestrians, bicyclists and deer, which are very active this time of year.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists should also strive to be more visible and alert.
BILL McAULIFFE
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![Chief Natalie Hudson with husband Reverend Willie Hudson and Wilhelmina Marie Wright a her side, celebrates her new role as the leader of the Minnesota Supreme Court at the History Center in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. This is the public ceremony for the Minnesota Supreme Court. Chief Natalie Hudson and new associate Karl Procaccini have already been sworn in and are hearing cases.] RICHARD TSONG-TAATARII • richard.tsong-taatarii @startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/T4ENUAKHN3OLUK27M4TAJ62UBM.jpg?&w=436&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Only nine out of 103 judicial races on the ballot this fall are contested.
