 Looking ahead to St. Patrick's Day this weekend, you might be worried about whether you can find something green to wear or not, but local law enforcement is worried about reckless behavior. Our newest reporter, AJ Feldman, explains how they are working with area businesses to keep everyone safe. The last time St. Patrick's Day was on a Saturday, there were 346 DWI arrests in Minnesota. A number Baxter Police Chief Jim Eckstead is working to reduce. There's extra events out there that kind of revolve around drinking activities, so we want to remind people that we do have enhanced enforcement out there and hopefully they can plan accordingly. Having a plan before the night is crucial to make sure you have a way to get home safely at the end. There are so many drivers out there that think that they are still able to drive, they don't realize how intoxicated they are, and with it being a high-demand night, and they want the calls right now to go through, we may be busy, the other companies may be busy, find a designated driver, and I'll have a backup plan. In downtown Brainerd, the parlor provides an extra incentive to keep designated drivers sober behind the wheel. We offer anybody who's a DD, they can come in, have free pop all night long, you know, that way they're not just sitting here and they're not having to spend extra money to hang out and watch their friends, you know, drink it up, have a good time. And for those who haven't found a way home yet, Murray works diligently to keep his customers safe. Between our staff and our security staff, you know, making sure that people aren't drinking too much, and if that does happen, you know, we work really close with Grab a Cab, we try to get them a cab here as soon as possible, make sure they get home safe. In the Brainerd Lakes regions, there are many ways to get home this weekend, so make sure it's in one of these instead of one of these. Plan ahead. It's not that hard to do. We're not trying to discourage anybody from going on, having a good time. We just want you to think ahead. Reporting in Brainerd, AJ Feldman, Lakeland News. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, local police will have their hands full as St. Patrick's Day is the fifth most dangerous holiday on the roads. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.