State Patrol: 235 DWIs over Fourth of July holiday

Published July 5, 2019 12:15 PM CDT

More than 200 people spent the Fourth of July holiday behind bars after being arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, according Minnesota State Patrol.

Troopers recorded 235 DWIs in a 36-hour period over the holiday, according to a tweet.

Authorities encourage people to plan ahead and set up a sober ride.