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Minnesota's ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
Minnesota's law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, affirming a lower court decision that concluded the Second Amendment guarantees the rights of young adults to bear arms for self-defense."Minnesota has not met its burden to proffer sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption that 18 to 20-year-olds seeking to carry handguns in public for self defense are protected by the right to keep and bear arms," the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.The three-judge panel cited a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that...
New Miss Minnesota inspired by work with Haitian orphans
When Muna Ali graced the stage at the Ames Center on June 23 during the State Pageant Finals of the Miss Minnesota USA 2024 contest, she had no idea that her years of dedicated hard work would culminate in her literal crowning moment when she was named Miss Minnesota USA.
St. Peter schools looking for new superintendent
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. Peter Public School District seeks a new leader. After four years with the district, Superintendent Bill Gronseth has submitted his resignation. Without specifics, he announced today he’d accepted a position in another school district. Gronseth will remain with St. Peter Schools through...
Security cameras, drone surveillance meant to keep fair safe
A vocal minority of Faribault residents have become convinced the Rice County Fair is a hotbed of riff raff, due to past incidents where younger people get into fights with one another. The county isn’t unique in this regard.
1st Round Pick Deletes Team Posts – Chargers, Panthers Could Attempt Trade
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison made headlines for all the wrong reasons, and recent social media activity implies he could be looking for a trade. Earlier in the week, the former first-round pick was arrested under suspicion of DUI. According to reports across the league, Addison was found asleep in a Rolls-Royce while blocking a road. The receiver was arrested and released following a DUI investigation. This isn’t Addison’s first off-field issue, as the wideout previously pled guilty to a misdemeanor speeding charge where he drove 140 in a 55-mile-per-hour zone.
Morton Claims CSC Academic All-American Honors
MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State senior Sam Morton has been named to the CSC Academic All-American Third team for his efforts on the ice and in the classroom during the men's hockey season. Hailing from Lafayette, Colo., Morton put together a 3.79 GPA as an undergraduate majoring in psychology. As...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
NYC Kammermusiker Double Reed Ensemble to Visit
Join your library to experience a unique musical event featuring the music and artistry of a professional double reed ensemble using modern instruments to perform modern scores from long-neglected musical manuscripts. Composed of musicians from around the world, The New York Kammermusiker will celebrate the heritage of Minnesotans with skits...
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #119
Welcome to Hall Pass, the newsletter that keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and education policy. On the issues: The debate over mandatory book lists. School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications. From the ballot to the blackboard: education-related ballot measure news. Extracurricular: education...
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