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Will 3D Printing Make Gun Laws Useless?
It's pretty tough to enforce a law that regulates something when people can make that thing in their homes. 3D printing is on the cusp of taking the world by storm. The technology is being brought up...
Posted on 2/25/13 at 8:30 AM
Jacob's Law signed to report child abuse
Gov. Mark Dayton today signed Jacobs Law, named after Jacob Gould and written to keep other youths from experiencing the same things he has. The new law requires law enforcement officials to notify...
Posted on 4/4/12 at 2:27 PM
2011...A Year in Review
The first year of the second century of Scouting is drawing to a close. How exciting to be part of a relevant, dynamic organization that does so much good for kids, families and communities! After th...
Posted on 12/30/11 at 5:57 PM
Click It Or Ticket
Minnesota is off to a safer start on the roads this year, compared with the previous two years. So far this year, traffic deaths are 23 percent below the pace of last year according to the Minnesota ...
Posted on 5/27/11 at 9:16 AM
Bankruptcy
2005 Reform Law was a failure and did not stop bankruptcy filing. It is now more tedious, difficult, complex, and costs more. Reform Law lead to surge in home foreclosures. 2 million cases in 2005 and...
Posted on 3/25/09 at 7:35 AM
Hunting, license fee increase closer, but not yet law
Minnesota hunters and anglers could get their wish to pay higher license fees, but some House Republicans must be convinced first. “I think it is doable,” Representative Denny McNamara said of getting enough votes from fellow representatives, but it will be a tough job.By Don Davis , April 25, 2012
Cop Talk - The 'new' seat belt law
People are talking about the "new" seat belt law and car seat law and want to know if these are really new laws, or have they just been updated. Many times, the changes made to the seat belt law and car seat law are referred to as new laws. Having said that, these really aren't new laws, but they were changed and updated.By By Alexandria Police Officer Jim Gripne , March 11, 2011
Former county attorney opens law office in Alexandria
Former Douglas County Attorney Chris Karpan has announced the opening of Chris Karpan Law, LLC, located at 504 3rd Avenue East, at what is more commonly known as “that log building on Third.”January 14, 2011
'Trooper Andy' says goodbye
By Vicki Gerdes , December 11, 2010
Enhanced DWI enforcement to continue through Labor Day
Increased DWI enforcement across Minnesota and the nation and will continue through Labor Day.By Staff Report , September 04, 2010
Flashing lights mean 'move over'
Flashing lights mean “move over” in Minnesota – it’s the law. Today, August 31, the Minnesota State Patrol and several agencies statewide will increase patrols to enforce the state’s “Ted Foss Move Over” law.By Staff Report , August 31, 2010
New law protecting youth from tobacco products takes effect today
A new state law protecting Minnesota youth from the harmful effects of tobacco products takes effect today, August 1.By Staff Report , August 01, 2010
Klobuchar seeks to ban texting while driving
Surrounded by safe driving advocates, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced her support recently for federal legislation that would establish a nationwide ban on “texting while driving.”September 30, 2009
County holds off decision on LEC
With one commissioner absent from the meeting, no decisions about the proposed joint law enforcement center (LEC) were made at Tuesday’s regular Douglas County Board meeting.By Celeste Beam , July 31, 2009
Law firm joins downtown merchants
The law offices of Swenson, Lervick, Syverson, Trosvig, Jacobson, P.A. recently joined the Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association (DMA).July 17, 2009
City pursues joint LEC: Total cost of city, county project estimated at $11.95 million
The process of building a city-county law enforcement center (LEC) next to a new Douglas County jail inched ahead Monday night.By Al Edenloff , July 15, 2009
New law: Boosters or belts for kids
When parents bring their children to an amusement park, the rides the children can go on are most often chosen based on the height of each child. For instance, many rides require children to be at least 48 inches tall. A new Minnesota law that went into effect Wednesday, July 1, has similar regulations. The new law, however, applies to children riding in a motor vehicle.By Celeste Beam , July 02, 2009
Lawmakers pass tougher seat belt law
Minnesota may soon have a tougher seat belt law. In the waning moments of the session Monday night, the House passed 73-60, with the Senate following 47-19, a bill that would allow law enforcement officers to pull motorists over when someone in the vehicle is not wearing a seat belt.May 20, 2009
Ingebrigtsen's bill to keep accused bomber in California fails
The Democratic-controlled House and Senate refused Monday to allow debate on proposals to ask California to keep Kathleen Soliah, also known as Sara Jane Olson, while she is on probation from charges that she planted bombs under police cars in 1974.By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , March 20, 2009
Bills would define horses as livestock
Horse owners want to be included in Minnesota's agriculture industry. Bills currently making their way through the Legislature are designed to provide a "clear and decisive definition of horses as livestock," horse farmer David Dayon of St. Michael said. The change could give farmers who raise horses for a living tax breaks, while not giving the same advantages to people who raise a few horses for recreation.By Karrah Anderson and Don Davis, E/P State Capital Bureau , March 09, 2009
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