Crime

Touch DNA (07/18/08)

A new crime scene tool led to an arrest this week. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman explains how it works.

Twin Mayors (10/05/07)

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Minneapolis Mayor R. T. Rybak have been busy with city budgets, National Convention prep and dealing with disasters. They've taken time to stop by and check in with us for a falltime visit.

The Great Northfield Bank Raid (07/20/07)

Volunteers in Northfield are gearing up for their annual historic re-creation. We hear the story in their words.

General Vang Pao (06/15/07)

What's the signficance of this Hmong leader's recent arrest? Ilean Her is the head of the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans.

A Panel of Politicos (06/01/07)

Democrats Wy Spano and Jane Ranum sit across the couch from Republicans Fritz Knaak and Phil Krinkie.

We All Bring Something to the Table

05/18/07
I was surprised to read Rep. Siefert's latest blog submission. I'm not sure what's with all the doom and gloom considering he told his local Marshall paper that he is optimistic that the legislative session can end on time.
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It's Time to Curb the Beast

03/16/07
A shooting incident on one bus; a physical altercation on another that leads to the death of a passenger. Violent crime on the rise across the Metro area. What's going on? Is this just a local phenomenon, or part of a larger pattern?
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Expunging Criminal Records (03/09/07)

A state lawmaker wants judges able to expunge — to seal, not erase — the records of rehabilitated criminals. Some law enforcement types don't like the idea. Bill author Senator Julianne Ortman is pitted against doubter Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner.

Photo Cop (03/09/07)

Do you like the idea of cameras giving out traffic tickets for running red lights? It's called Photo Cop and a bill allowing it statewide in Minnesota passed out of committee. We bring you a debate.

She's Everywhere, She's Everywhere!

02/26/07
Do you remember "Fast-Paced Paul," the quirky campaign ad for Paul Wellstone where he raced from place to place looking for the incumbent US Senator? That's how I'll be acting this week.
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