Minn. lawmaker on probation for DWI pulled over

Published 2:12 pm Thursday, March 17, 2011

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A state lawmaker on probation for a drunken-driving offense was stopped Wednesday on a possible violation of court conditions barring alcohol use and drinking and driving.

Republican Rep. Mark Buesgens (BIS’-gens) of Jordan was released with a warning after passing a blood alcohol test and field sobriety tests, according to Scott County Sheriff Kevin Studnicka.

Studnicka says he will report the incident to Wright County, where court records show that Buesgens is on probation until November 2012.

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Buesgens referred questions to his lawyer. Attorney Ron Rosenbaum says Buesgens accepts responsibility for the incident and reported the drinking to his probation officer.

The Shakopee Valley News first reported the traffic stop.

The seven-term lawmaker pleaded guilty last November to a drunken-driving charge after being re-elected by a wide margin.