January was one of the safest months on Minnesota roads in more than 20 years, according to a report by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety. According to collision data, nine individuals lost their lives in automobile accidents in Minnesota during the month of January. The previous low for traffic […]
Preliminary Hearing Scheduled in Slender Man Stabbing
Two Wisconsin teens accused of stabbing a classmate to appease a fictional horror character will find out this week if they’ll be tried on attempted homicide charges. The “Slender Man” case has garnered national attention for its absurdity and for the ages of those involved. Prosecutors allege that the two Waukesha girls planned to kill another […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Implied Consent Law
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 […]
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