Ruth Weigand recently moved from Florida to Maple Grove and was surprised to learn she'd have to take a knowledge exam to get a Minnesota driver's license. She had one question: Why? "That floored me," said Weigand, who at 75 has more than a half-century of driving experience. "It does not make any sense." Starting Aug. 1, drivers like Weigand relocating to Minnesota won't have to take a written test if they have a valid driving credential issued by another state. The Legislature this past session passed a law eliminating the requirement. The policy change brings Minnesota in line with other states, said Pong Xiong, director of Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), the arm of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety that issues driver's licenses and oversees motor vehicle registrations. Tap the link in our bio to read the full story by Tim Harlow. Photo by Carlos Gonzalez. #Minnesota