ST. PAUL, Minn. – The new Minnesota blackout license plates had a “powerful” first year of sales, the state Driver and Vehicle Services Division reported. Sales totaled 256,000. Projections had been only 160,000. The premium plates cost an extra $30 a year, which goes to he self-sustaining DVS division, which receives no state appropriation.
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Among new affinity plates in 2024
Leading pro teams
> Minnesota Vikings: 5,700.
> Minnesota Wild: 2,300.
> Minnesota Twins: 2,000.
> Minnesota Timberwolves: 1,400.
> Minnesota United: 600.
> Minnesota Lynx: 165.
Among collegiate plates
University of Minnesota: 3,900.
Winona State: 61.
Saint Mary’s: 31.