by bpalm@learfield.com | Jan 1, 2024 | Morning Headlines
>>New ‘Red Flag’ Law Takes Effect in Minnesota (St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s still-controversial “red flag” law takes effect today (Mon 1/1/24). It allows household members, law enforcement, prosecutors, or a guardian to ask the...
by bpalm@learfield.com | Dec 29, 2023 | Morning Headlines
>>Earned Safe and Sick Time Law Begins January 1st in Minnesota (St. Paul, MN) — Earned sick-and-safe time for nearly all workers is the law in Minnesota beginning January 1st. Senate bill sponsor, Saint Paul Democrat Sandy Pappas (PAP-us) says Minnesota...
by bpalm@learfield.com | Dec 28, 2023 | Morning Headlines
>>Office of Cannabis Management Prepping for Retail Sales in 2025 (St. Paul, MN) — Retail sales of recreational cannabis are expected to begin in just over a year in Minnesota and state officials say they’ll be ready. Office of Cannabis Management...
by bpalm@learfield.com | Dec 27, 2023 | Morning Headlines
>>State Commission to Certify Designs for New MN Flag and Seal (St. Paul, MN) — A special commission is expected to certify the official designs this morning (Wed 9am) for the new Minnesota state flag and seal. Vice chair Anita Gaul of Marshall says...
by bpalm@learfield.com | Dec 26, 2023 | Midday Headlines
>>Chisago County Authorities Respond to Swatting Call on Christmas (Wyoming, MN) — Authorities in Chisago County are investigating a so-called “swatting” incident in the city of Wyoming on Christmas Day. Police say a man called 9-1-1 saying...