 The Minnesota State Patrol says too many drivers are distracted by their cell phones. A recent two-week enforcement effort nabbed more than 1,000 people for distracted driving. Last year, more than 970 citations were issued over half that amount of time. Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety Director Donna Berger says the numbers during the two-week campaign show some drivers are getting the message. But state patrol officials say too many people still think it's all right to look at their phones while driving. About 6,000 people were cited for using their phones while driving in 2016. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.