There are a number of different types of restraining or no contact orders in Minnesota. Some cover instances of domestic abuse, others cover allegations of stalking, while another group handles incidents of harassment. Today, we are going to take a closer look at what’s referred to as a DANCO, or a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order. […]
March Madness Aggravated Assault Bracket
March Madness is here again, which means it’s once again time for our annual March Madness crime bracket. Last year we looked at data about violent crime on college campuses. This year, and since information about a vast majority of universities is scarce, we’ve decided to look at the same data as last year, but […]
What Constitutes Disorderly Conduct in Minnesota?
You’ve probably heard of someone being charged with disorderly conduct, but you may not know exactly what that means. In fact, there are a number of different ways a person can be charged with the crime of disorderly conduct. Today, we take a closer look at the statute, and explain the different ways a person […]
Sexual Assault Victims in Rural Minnesota Lack Adequate Support
New findings published by the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault revealed that sexual assault victims in rural Minnesota lack access to competent medical care. “Our current response is inconsistent and inadequate,” said Kari Ogrodowski, coordinator of the Medical Forensic Exam Access Project. Findings from the MCASA suggest that medical professionals in rural areas lack the […]
Domestic Violence Deaths Up in Minnesota in 2015
The Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women released its annual Femicide report last week, and the report shows that there was a disturbing increase in the number of people who died as a result of domestic violence in 2015. You can get a full look at the report here, but we’ve outlined some of the concerning trends from […]
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