The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the state’s Implied Consent law on Wednesday, effectively saying that as long as the ends justify the means, bypassing forth amendment protections is perfectly acceptable. Implied Consent, the law at the center of the case, says that drivers must submit to field testing and a breathalyzer if they are suspected of […]
Minnesota May Lower Legal Drinking Age
If Rep. Phyllis Kahn gets her way, you may soon be seeing a younger crowd in the bar on the weekends. Kahn has been trying for years to get the drinking age lowered, but this year she’s got a few aces up her sleeve. First, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, the federal government can […]
Both Sides Clash Over Minnesota Sex Offender Reform
After months of investigation and data collection, a trial to determine the legality of Minnesota’s current sex offender reform program has finally begun. Attorneys for both sides issued opening statements Monday in a trial that is expected to last several weeks. Dan Gustafson, the attorney representing more than 700 sex offenders in the civil commitment […]
St. Paul Police To Debut Body Cameras in 2016
St. Paul police officers will begin wearing body cameras as part of a pilot program in 2016, according to an agreement reached by the St. Paul city council on Wednesday. The council approved the pilot program with the hopes that it will reduce claims of police brutality and help preserve evidence. “[Police body cameras have] […]
MN Lawmakers Say Workers Should Get More Paid Sick Days
Five Minnesota Senators submitted legislation on Monday calling for more paid sick days and expanded pregnancy coverage for Minnesota employees. Senators Sandra Pappas, Thomas Bakk, Matt Schmit, Tom Saxhaug and Kevin Dahle introduced Senate File 481 on Monday in hopes of expanding sick and leave time for Minnesotans. Additionally, the proposal would increase civil penalties […]
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