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Looking at the new child passenger safety laws
Beginning August 1st, Minnesota caregivers will see a shift in child passenger safety laws. Children must remain in a rear-facing passenger seat until at least two years of age, remain in a forward facing-facing internal harness seat until at least four years of age, and remain in a booster seat until the age of nine. Once a child reaches nine years old, they must pass the five-step-test before graduating out of the booster seat.
Buckle up, kids! New Minnesota laws take effect Aug. 1, including child car seat changes
ST PAUL, Minn — In the dead of every Minnesota summer, a laundry list of laws passed by state lawmakers comes alive. For parents, one particular set of rules will stand out for how kids should sit down in the backseat of their cars. Starting Aug. 1, the Minnesota...
DUI Checkpoints Used In Most States, But What About Minnesota?
For many years law enforcement has used DUI checkpoints as a tool to combat drunk driving. The federal government allows states to decide if they are legal or not. Most of the 50 states do allow DUI Checkpoints. What is a DUI checkpoint?. A DUI checkpoint is a roadblock set...
Minn. man pleads guilty in armed robbery case
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A Minnesota man pleaded guilty Friday in the armed robbery and assault of an elderly man in Barron in December. Court documents show that on July 19, 33-year-old Ryan Charpentier of Little Canada, Minn., pleaded guilty to armed robbery as party to a crime with an increased penalty for an elder person victim. Charpentier was charged as one of two suspects in the armed robbery and assault of an elderly man in Barron, Wis., on Dec. 19, 2023.
Minnesota Included In Mysterious Listeria Outbreak
Minnesota is one of twelve states named in a recent listeria outbreak, which has been linked to deli meats. 28 people in 12 states have become sick with listeria after eating sliced meats at deli counters in various states. The Outbreak has affected people from the following states:. New York.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, other members of "The Squad" endorse Kamala Harris for president
MINNEAPOLIS — Key progressive and member of "The Squad" Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Sunday after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.In a post on X, Omar thanked Mr. Biden for his work in the last three-and-a-half years as president."This was the president's decision to make and I'm grateful for his years of service to our country," Omar wrote. "I'm thrilled to support (Kamala Harris) as our Democratic nominee and remain committed to working alongside her to defeat Donald Trump in November."Omar remained supportive of Mr. Biden as a...
Political analysts weigh in on what Biden’s announcement means for the campaign and Minnesotans
MINNEAPOLIS — Hours after President Biden announced he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential election, political analysts began discerning what the decision will mean for both the campaign and Minnesotans. Kathryn Pearson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota, and Brian McClung, of McClung Communications &...
GRRL now offers free checkout of state park passes
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Great River Regional Library (GRRL) has partnered with the Minnesota DNR to offer a free outdoor experience to cardholders. Now through June 2025, participating library systems across Minn. are offering cardholders a free, seven-day checkout of a state park pass. Six of GRRL branches are...
Fleet Farm flagged by ATF for selling guns used in crimes
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular sporting goods retailer currently being sued by the State of Minnesota for not doing enough to stop illegal straw purchases, has also been flagged multiple times by federal authorities after a high number of guns used in crimes were traced back to several of its stores, according to federal records.
Storm chances continue the next few days before tapering off by midweek
While the timing of the rain varied from location to location across southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa, most places did end up seeing rain today. Unfortunately the cost of this rain was canceled northern Iowa state fair events in Mason City earlier today. As the sun sets any lingering shower...
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