Police in west metro testing out ‘AI technology’ to deter distracted driving

Police in the west metro are using new technology to try and stop distracted driving.

You may notice a tall, orange structure along Highway 7, and it’s here because it’s part of a $450,000 grant to the Highway 7 Safety Coalition.

“We got a little creative with the grant,” said Sgt. Adam Moore with the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department.

Sgt. Moore says as communities around here grow,…