Public Safety

Omnibus public safety and judiciary conference bill going to governor

By Mike Cook, Session Daily

Rep. Michael Paymar answers a question during May 16 floor debate on the conference committee report on SF671, the omnibus public safety and judiciary bill. (Photo by Paul Battaglia)

Legislative approval has been given to an omnibus bill that would provide more than $100 million in new funding for the state’s judiciary and public safety areas.

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Beyond the Bill: What to do with 700-plus sex offenders? Pressure builds for answer

By Susan Hegarty, Session Daily

Former Chief Justice Eric Magnuson, left, testifies before the House Judiciary Finance Committee May 10 in support of HF1139, a bill sponsored by Rep. Tina Liebling, right, that would, among other things, modify provisions in Minnesota sex offender program. (Photo by Andrew VonBank)

Under court order to treat and release clients held in treatment program, DHS proposes biennial reviews and scattered-site placements.

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Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

By Sunny Chanthanouvong
Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
 
I was proud to see David Zander recognized this year at the Asian Pacific American Herita
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Hurto – Un crimen de oportunidad

By Staff, Corcoran News

Un mensaje desde el Departamento de policía de Minneapolis 28 De febrero de 2013

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'Ban the box' expansion awaits gubernatorial action

By Susan Hegarty, Session Daily

People with felony records could have an easier time getting their resumes in front of potential private employers under a bill on its way to the governor’s desk.

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COMMUNITY VOICES | Open Saint Paul: What concerns do you have about riding a bicycle in Saint Paul? Where would you like to ride a bicycle, but currently do not because of safety concerns?

By Staff, Open Saint Paul

The City of Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan establishes a goal to increase the number of people using bicycles to travel around the city. To help accomplish this goal, the City is developing a Bicycle Master Plan to guide the development of a safe, effective, and well-connected network of bicycle facilitites, programs, and policies to encourage and facilitate bicycle transportation and recreation.

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Our military-backed exceptionalism

By Steve Clemens, Mennonista

One would be hard-pressed not to see the enormous fetishizing of the U.S. Military since the attacks of 9/11/01. Whether it is at professional sports events, airports, political rallies, or even at local restaurants, it seems almost impossible to avoid signs, speeches, discounts for, symbols, or outright worship of those now labeled “heroes” – the backbone of our national identity – our warriors.

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‘Slayer statute’ in place to help secure family possessions

By Lee Ann Schutz, Session Daily

As a law enforcement officer, Rep. Tony Cornish (R-Vernon Center) was the third person on the scene of a friend’s murder in August 2010. Twenty-four hours later, the victim’s wife pleaded guilty to her husband’s death.

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Motorcycle Mayhem Resumes

By Conrad deFiebre, Minnesota 2020

Spring seems finally to have come to Minnesota, and that means more motorcyles on the roads. If the recent past is any guide, it also means more motocyclists maimed and killed.

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