Everybody makes mistakes, especially in our early years. Children are often given more responsibilities when they hit their teenage years, and sometimes they make poor decisions. Although it’s important that teens learn from their mistakes, a lapse in judgment shouldn’t cost a child the chance to further their education. Below we provide some tips for […]
Minnesota Opiate Use on the Rise
An investigation by the Pioneer Press and the Duluth News Tribune revealed that more opioid painkillers are being legally distributed than ever before in the state of Minnesota, which makes it easier for people to illegally obtain the pills. The amount of painkillers being distributed is astounding. The investigation revealed that enough oxycodone and hydrocodone […]
What to do if Your Child has Been Arrested
Many parents fear waking up in the middle of the night to hear the telephone ringing, and fear can turn to panic if they are answered by a police officer or a jail recording on the other end. Thousands of parents receive calls like this every year, and oftentimes they are left with a bunch […]
Minneapolis Violent Crime at Second-Lowest Rate Since 1983
Despite a minor increase from last year, violent crime in Minneapolis in 2012 was at its second-lowest rate since 1983, according to the annual crime statistics report. The record low was set in 2011, and police credit an increased focus on youth education and a continued effort to remove handguns from the street as main […]
St. Paul Plans to Enforce Stricter Gun Laws
The city of St. Paul has taken a step towards cracking down on high-capacity magazines and military-style assault weapons in the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut that claimed the lives of 26 children and adults.
