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As ICWA-for-all bills gain traction, some states raise cost, legal questions
This article is being co-published with The Imprint, a national nonprofit news outlet covering child welfare and youth justice. Legislation that met resounding approval from Minnesota lawmakers in May represents a significant departure from typical child welfare practice. The state’s African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act pledges stepped-up measures to better ensure that nearly all children in foster care remain with their families following CPS investigations.
Minnesota’s Latest Motorcycle Crash Victim Identified
St. Cloud, MN (KROC-AM News) - St. Cloud police have identified the victim of one of the three fatal crashes that occurred in Minnesota on Tuesday. Officials say the victim was driving one of two motorcycles that collided while the motorcyclists were headed east on a busy four-lane street next to a shopping center, which caused one of the drivers to lose control. St. Cloud police say 19-year-old Kaden Johnson of Waite Park ended up crashing into a traffic signal pole and suffered fatal injuries.
Judge cites ‘hyper-religious’ belief in ruling man incompetent for trial in Minnesota killings
A Hennepin County judge has ruled that a man accused in the deaths of three relatives is incompetent to stand trial, citing the man's “hyper-religious” belief that God is telling him to plead guilty. David Ekers, 38, was charged with three counts of second-degree intentional murder for pipe...
Search Efforts Continue for Missing, Vulnerable Minnesota Woman
Randolph, MN (KROC-AM News)- Search efforts are continuing in southeast Minnesota for a missing and vulnerable Minnesota woman. She was last seen on Saturday. Authorities say they have searched the area around her residence and did not find anything. The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office identified the missing woman as 56-year-old...
Slick City Indoor Action Park Announces 1st Minnesota Location
Parents with young children know how challenging summer break can be. It's a time when kids constantly need entertainment and activities, leaving parents looking for new ways to keep them engaged. One study found that kids say "I'm bored" about 200 times during the summer. This can turn a time...
Minnesota Legislature backs program that allows police to give vouchers for repairs instead of tickets for broken car lights
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Instead of issuing tickets for broken headlights and tail lights, some cops in Minnesota are giving out vouchers to fix them for free. And it has the support of state lawmakers. These law enforcement agencies — 130 in Minnesota — are part of the Lights On program, managed by non-profit Microgrants. It creates a partnership between police departments and participating auto repair shops to cover the cost of repairs up to $250.There have been more than 10,200 vouchers issued to date since the program launched in 2017 in the wake of Philando Castile's killing during a traffic...
Former Range lawmaker released from custody, no charges filed at this time
Former DFL lawmaker Jason Metsa, 43, was released from custody Tuesday, July 9. “Mr. Metsa was released without charges at this time,” explained Assistant St. Louis County Attorney Chris Florey. “A charging decision has not been made. This matter is pending further investigation and review.”. Metsa, from Virginia,...
Rochester honored by Minnesota GreenStep Cities
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The City of Rochester has been recognized for its efforts to conserve energy and resources. Minnesota GreenStep Cities has awarded Rochester a certificate of achievement for maintaining Step 4 and Step 5 recognition in the voluntary challenge, assistance and recognition program. Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a...
Military Appreciation Day Thursday Night at Johnson Park
Military Appreciation Day is Thursday night at Johnson Park downtown New Ulm. New Ulm Brewers hosting the Courtland Cubs at 7:30pm. All veterans at the game get a free meal and beverage courtesy of the New Ulm Baseball Assocation. Throwing out the first pitch 103 year old Paul Wojahn. Other activities: New Ulm Battery with a salute after the National Anthem and the Legion Riders with a seventh inning salute. Schell’s Brewery has provided military uniforms for the Brewers. Admission is free.
Update comes on Rapidan Dam
Rapidan, Minn. (KEYC) - After a historic flood of the Blue Earth River, many are left with devastation. The Rapidan Dam store along with the owners’ home was lost during the chaos. Now, questions are piling up as to what the future holds for the dam, and the bridge.
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