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Although the summer travel season just came to an end, Minnesotans are already beginning to lock in their travel plans for the holidays.

As AAA prepares to rescue more than 300,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Labor Day weekend, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road.

The average cost of owning and operating a new vehicle in 2023 has increased significantly, with an annual expense of $12,182, or a monthly cost of $1,015.

AAA booking data shows Labor Day weekend travel is up over last year: domestic bookings are up 4 percent and international bookings are up 44 percent.

A grant awarded by AAA – The Auto Club Group Foundation will allow SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) Iowa the opportunity to continue their work with young drivers (ages 14-17) across the state of Iowa.  

As students across Nebraska and Iowa begin heading back to school over the coming weeks, AAA urges motorists to wear seatbelts, slow down, stay alert in neighborhoods, and school zones. Also, to be especially vigilant for pedestrians during before- and after-school hours.