MENDOTA HEIGHTS — The Minnesota State Patrol honored the efforts of troopers, residents and other public servants who performed heroic acts, excelled in a crisis or demonstrated the State Patrol’s core values over the past year.
Among the rural Northern Minnesota honorees is Trooper Chad Kucza of the Virginia District, who received the Exceptional Service Award.
A ceremony took place Thursday, Feb. 5, in Mendota Heights, and also included recognizing individuals for the Trooper of the Year, the Eagle Squadron Award for the most DWI arrests and the Leadership Award…