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From the Bench: How basic child support is calculated in Minnesota

Both parents have the legal obligation to support their children financially. The law presumes that the custodial parent provides for the support by providing for the child’s daily basic needs in the home.

By Judge Michelle Lawson, Clay County , April 03, 2013

Early bills show taxes, education are priorities

Taxes, education funding, constitutional amendments and health care top Minnesota lawmakers’ priorities for the 2013 legislative session, according to some of the first bills introduced.

By Don Davis and Danielle Killey, Forum Communications , January 16, 2013

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From the Bench: Role of juvenile court in our communities

One facet of the court system in this state that doesn’t get a lot of public media coverage is the Juvenile Court. Much of that has to do with the confidentiality of most of the court hearings.

By Judge Frank Kundrat, District Court Judge , January 09, 2013

New laws on the books January 1

Licensed health care providers will be prohibited from using third parties to solicit business from those who have been in automobile accidents, unless they clearly provide their names and the clinics where they work.

January 04, 2013

From the Bench: Probable cause to stop a motorist

I have often been asked, both when I was a practicing attorney and since being appointed to the bench, what facts justify an officer pulling over a motorist in Minnesota. There are many cases that have addressed this issue, and as you would expect, those cases are very fact specific.

By Judge William Cashman, Stearns County District Court , December 12, 2012

Cop Talk: Drivers must signal turns 100 feet in advance

Signal to turn. A signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.

By Sergeant Larry Dailey, Alexandria Police Department , November 07, 2012

Ask the Trooper: What are laws on tailgating?

I believe “following too close” is one of the most under-reported factors in crashes. The reason I say this is based on my experiences while traveling and watching traffic in general.

By Jesse Grabow, Minnesota State Trooper , October 26, 2012

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New laws take effect August 1

Electric utility companies have the right to build, own and maintain new electric transmission lines that have been approved for construction under a regional planning process. It also lays out the procedure for utilities to accept or reject their right to build the new power lines.

August 03, 2012

Cop Talk: Don't hang anything on rearview mirror

Q: When is it OK to have an object hanging from the rearview mirror of my vehicle?

By Officer Jim Gripne, Alexandria Police Department , June 29, 2012

Are there exceptions to Minnesota's seat belt laws?

Looking on the state website there appears to be some exemptions to the seat belt law, but maybe I could be reading it wrong. The one I have a question about is the pickup doing farm work or activity.

By By Jesse Grabow, Minnesota State Patrol , April 08, 2011

Legislative update in Alexandria April 12

New state laws have recently come into effect and there are more to come that may substantially impact your properties. Are you ready?

April 06, 2011

2011 fishing regulation changes now in effect

New special fishing regulations for affected lakes and other general changes for the 2011 fishing season took effect March 1, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Minnesota Fishing Regulations 2011 booklet, which summarizes changes on Page 4, was available March 1 at DNR license agents and online at www.mndnr.gov/regulations/fishing.

March 11, 2011

New laws take effect in 2011

If you’ve been the victim of shoddy home repairs; are having trouble collecting child support payments; are worried about getting stuck from a needle a pharmaceutical company throws away; or get frustrated by drivers who block intersections, listen up: Help has arrived.

By Al Edenloff , January 07, 2011

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New rules for getting tattoos

There are new laws in effect concerning tattoo practices.

By By Heather Huwe, Intern Reporter , July 16, 2010

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Tattoos are taboo for those younger than 18 under new law

The only law passed during the Legislature’s brief 2010 special session brings the state’s budget into balance.

July 07, 2010

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