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] […]
Minnesota Could Soon Change Fireworks Law
Minnesotans looking to ring in the 4th of July or a birthday party with some fireworks may soon be able to purchase bigger fireworks without needing to trek over to Wisconsin. A new bill introduced by four Republican senators and one Democrat would allow Minnesotans to purchase “aerial and audible” fireworks in state. Currently the […]
Warm Spell May Be To Blame In Campus Crime Uptick
The University of Minnesota has seen a rash of violent crimes over the past week, and campus officials believe the warm winter weather may be contributing to spike in crime. University police issued three crime alerts last weekend for incidents that took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All three victims were robbed by a group […]
Minnesota Bill Hopes to Make Government Spying Illegal
If Republican Senator Branden Petersen gets his way, any evidence collected through illegal NSA surveillance techniques would be inadmissible in Minnesota courtrooms. Senator Petersen recently introduced SF 33, which states: A government entity may not obtain personal identifying information concerning an individual without a search warrant. A court order granting access to this information must be issued […]
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