FAIRMONT — Distracted driving has become a dangerous issue, one that a new Minnesota law looks to combat. On April 19, Gov. Tim Walz signed what is commonly known as the hands-free bill, which affects cell-phone use in motor vehicles. It will go into effect later this summer. Chief Michael Hunter of the Fairmont Police Department discussed the changes and what they mean. “Currently under Minnesota state law, nobody can text and drive,” he said. “That also includes sending messages, checking your Facebook or anything that involves a communication device. Right now, people ...