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April 24, 2008

Why Do Midwesterners Drive Drunk?

Toomey_T.jpgThat was the featured topic on WCCO-TV's "Good Question" segment, which featured our very own Traci Toomey (pictured), an associate professor of epidemiology.

Here's why:

In states like Minnesota and Wisconsin, Toomey told 'CCO, there is evidence of higher rates of alcohol consumption. And the working theory is that there's a cultural acceptance of alcohol in those states.

Read and watch the segment on WCCO's website

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