Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to greenlight a pilot project that would bring traffic enforcement cameras to Minneapolis and other metro-area communities. If lawmakers get their way, the four-year pilot program would authorize red light and speed cameras in areas near schools and areas deemed high-risk zones based on previous crash data. The cameras would be […]
St. Paul Police Getting Special Trucks To Crack Down On Distracted Driving
Law enforcement officials in the east metro area will soon be getting specialized pickup trucks in order to have a better view into vehicles to help crack down on dangerous driving behaviors. The higher vantage point should allow police officers to more easily see if another driver is texting behind the wheel or failing to […]
Minnesota Lawmaker Hoping To Legalize Toplessness For Women
A Minnesota lawmaker has issued a proposal that would make it legal for women to go topless in public if they so desire. The proposal comes on the heels of a ruling by the Minnesota Court of Appeals to uphold the conviction of a woman who was arrested and sentenced to 90 days in jail […]
Vikings Suspend Coach For Three Weeks Following DWI Conviction
The Minnesota Vikings recently announced that have suspended offensive coordinator Wes Phillips for three weeks without pay following the resolution of his criminal case where he was originally charged with misdemeanor DWI. As we discussed on the original blog, Phillips was arrested back in December on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A breathalyzer test revealed […]
Lawmakers Considering Increasing “Swatting” Penalties
Minnesota lawmakers are considering increasing the penalties for “swatting,” which is when a person reports a fake emergency in order to get police, first responders and even swat teams to show up at a specific location. Swatting is oftentimes performed as a “prank” or in order to harass an individual. And while it is clearly […]
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