Jan. 20 -- BEMIDJI -- Defensive Driving Refresher Courses will be offered at the Bemidji Senior Center and on Zoom this January and February.
The four-hour courses are for drivers age 55 and older who want to receive a discount on their car insurance or need a refresher course to continue qualifying for the discount.
Attendees will learn defensive driving tips, changes in law, vehicle technology and traffic safety, a release said.
Participants can choose from the following classes:
Wednesday, Jan. 29, or Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Bemidji Senior Center, 216 3rd St. NW. These classes will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. with a certified instructor from the Precision Driving Center of Minnesota. The cost is $24. To register, visit
Monday, Feb. 17: An evening class will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., on Zoom. The instructor for this class will be retired Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Mike Flatley and the cost is $15. To register, contact
For more information on Flatley's upcoming courses, visit
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To learn more about Defensive Driving Courses in Minnesota or take an online course, visit