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Katie Bennett, Robert Bennett and Andrew Noel, Robins Kaplan LLP
What has been called an “epidemic of indifference” is damaging to many men and women who encounter the police. That may result in civil rights and personal injury claims against police and jails. That is the wheelhouse of partners at Robins Kaplan — Katie Bennett, Robert Bennett and Andrew Noel — who are the authors of “An Epidemic of Indifference,” part of their 2020 civil rights report.
Family of missing Dakota County woman "disappointed" in lack of information from investigators
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Two weeks after a Dakota County woman disappeared, her family isn't giving up hope.Troy Haro says he's desperate for answers about what happened to his sister, Nikki Anderson."It's terrible," he said. "Lot of sleepless nights."Anderson's been missing since three Saturdays ago.Doorbell camera footage shows her leaving her mother's house in Randolph in Dakota County. She was barefoot, without her phone or medication."You wake up, you check your phone, hope for a text from her, a text from anyone," Haro said. "You think about her, every time in your mind, it comes around and comes around."There was a...
Cows undergoing extra testing ahead of county fair season due to bird flu risk
WAVERLY, Min. — County fair season is in full swing in Minnesota, but things are different this year for kids looking to show dairy cows.Nearly 150 herds have tested positive for the H5N1 avian flu virus across the country. That means extra dairy cow testing is needed before events."It's a lot of fun. It's probably my favorite time of the year," said Wyatt Glessing.Brothers Wyatt and Tanner Glessing work with their dairy cows year-round, near Waverly. But during the week of the Wright County fair, they get a chance to show them off."Washing, clipping, making them look all nice for...
Controversial former Vikings QB a major snub on recent all-time list
Creating any list comprised of all-time greats can be a real challenge. There is always the fear of forgetting one of the GOATs off the list and making anyone who looks at the ranking question its validity. When it comes to former Minnesota Vikings players, omitting a legendary player can...
State Fair Express Bus Service Returns to Maple Grove
We’re one month away from the start of the Minnesota State Fair, and for the first time in five years, fair-goers will have an express bus option in the northwest metro. Maple Grove Transit will provide bus service to “The Great Minnesota Get-Together” at its main transit station next to the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes.
Statewide Missing Person Alert For 17-Year-Old Minnesota Girl
Sartell, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide alert has been issued for a missing Minnesota teenager. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says 17-year-old Kaydence Johnson has been missing for 30 days and is now considered and endangered missing person. The alert says she and another teenage girl ran away from a residence in the City of Sartell on June 22.
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.
J.D. Vance making campaign stop in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (Valley News Live) - Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick will soon be coming to Minnesota. Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is scheduled to attend a campaign fundraiser for Trump on Saturday, July 27 in Minneapolis. This comes just a week after Vance accepted the VP nomination at the Republican National Convention.
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...
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