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BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: How state law could force priests to choose between jail or excommunication

The attorney general spoke about the DOJ's efforts to protect religious freedom rights during a hearing and indicated to lawmakers that she was focused on a range of religions, from Judaism to Islam. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When I …

Duluth woman’s college graduation journey took a prison path

DULUTH, Minn. — Brittany Blue’s journey to graduation from Lake Superior College looks a little different from the average student. Her first step in the world of higher education started in 2017, but as a single parent working two jobs, she soon found the …

Carlton County Sheriff’s Office joins lawsuit over jail medication law

CARLTON — The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office is joining a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Corrections over a new state law requiring jails to give people in custody access to previously prescribed medications. The Carlton County Board of …

Minnesota Republicans express concerns about closing Stillwater prison

Motorcyclist arrested south of Dassel, Minnesota, after high-speed pursuit

LITCHFIELD — Meeker County sheriff’s deputies pursued and arrested a motorcyclist Wednesday evening after the man is alleged to have fled a traffic stop near Cedar Mills. The pursuit spanned 14 miles and reached speeds in excess of 100 mph, according to a …

Minnesota Board of Pardons commutes life sentence for murder

“Your rehabilitative journey is remarkable,” Hudson said. “It is precisely the kind of thing that we would hope to see in the justice system.” The judge at Smith’s original sentencing called his crimes among “the most vicious and violent crime [cases] I’ve …

Second defendant pleads guilty in Minnesota voter fraud case

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The second of two defendants from Nevada who were charged in Minnesota with conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud pleaded guilty Tuesday, federal prosecutors announced. Ronnie Williams, 58, entered his plea before U.S. District …

Sorrow and redemption: Minnesota pardon board grants 33 pardons 

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson listened to the testimony of dozens of people seeking clemency on July 9, 2025. Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer. Jessica …

Minnesota restaurant manager accused of accepting sexual favor from teenage employee

POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A Thief River Falls, Minnesota, man is facing felony charges after allegedly accepting a sexual favor from a teenage employee at the restaurant in Mentor where he worked as a general manager. Francisco Arellano, 37, is charged with …

2 men charged in what could be Minnesota's largest drug bust ever

Two men are facing criminal charges after authorities seized hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine in Minneapolis this week in what one agency calls possibly "the largest drug bust in Minnesota — ever." The St. Paul Police Department, which …

Prison task force compromises on $650 million 1,500-bed recommendation | Jul 9

See the audio attached above to listen to the full news update/podcast. Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast. Subscribe on Apple On today's update... Legislators are recommending a …

2 men charged in what could be Minnesota's largest drug bust ever

Two men are facing criminal charges after authorities seized hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine in Minneapolis this week in what one agency calls possibly "the largest drug bust in Minnesota — ever." The St. Paul Police Department, which …

Jail bookings July 1-8

The following information is provided by the Kay County Detention Center. Those booked in the county jail July 1-8 include:  Janessa Renee Berry, 32, Ponca City, burglary. Kayla Leeann Bohon, 33, Ponca City, child abuse by injury. Kenneth Lee Canaday, 43, …

Advocates say Minnesota is moving slowly on early release prison program

Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news. Never miss The Glean MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news delivered straight to your inbox. Criminal justice advocates are frustrated that a law that allows incarcerated …

Eveleth man charged with assaulting fellow inmate at Duluth jail

DULUTH — A man is accused of seriously assaulting a fellow jail inmate, whom he stabbed several months earlier, in an effort to keep him from testifying. Jonathan Zachariah Malich, 18, of Eveleth, has been charged with three felonies in the attack at the …

How old must a child be to stay home alone in Minnesota?

Minnesota law does not specify a legal age for leaving children home alone, relying on language about age appropriateness and parental discretion. Penalties for child neglect, including inadequate supervision, can include fines and imprisonment. Counties …

Where Justice Died: The Lurid Slaughter and Rape in a Havana Jail-Jigjiga

By Ismail Aliyu Minnesota Institute of Horn of Africa Studies (MNIHAS) The heart-wrenching tales of Havana Prison in Jigjiga paint a grim picture overshadowed by silence and injustice. The walls of this prison echo with the cries of young men like Shafici …

Minnesota House committee addresses fraud oversight, Medicaid cuts 

For the first time since the assassination of House DFL leader Melissa Hortman and the shooting of DFL Sen. John Hoffman, the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee resumed its work on Tuesday — the first legislative hearing at the …

SOFT ON CRIME: Minnesota Man Set Free After 2022 Mall of America Shooting Now Charged With 2023 Homicide

During COVID, the Left was all about safety and saving lives. You couldn't leave your house or run your business because it might kill grandma. And whenever there's a mass shooting, they scream about banning guns to save just one life. But then …

White Collar Support Group Founder to Speak About Federal Criminal Record Expungement

Jeff Grant, Co-Founder of the White Collar Support Group™, to Speak at St. Bart's Church, Park Avenue, NYC, Sun., Aug. 3rd, 10 am NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Grant, Esq. Will be Speaking at The …

Zylpha Launches Powerful New Index and Pagination Features for Its Online Court Bundling Platform

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Court bundling software innovator Zylpha has today announced a major feature update to its popular online Court bundling platform, introducing an advanced suite of index and …

Vacancy Gaps and the Dh700,000 Eviction Ruling: Lessons Dubai Property Owners Can Draw From Recent Case Law

Record 72,000 new homes and a Dh700k eviction ruling expose long‑lease risks; experts detail how short‑term lets safeguard yield and owner flexibility. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dubai’s residential …

Electe Joins UP2B Accelerator to Accelerate German and European Market Expansion

Award-winning Italian AI company leverages accelerator partnership to bring democratized data analytics to German SMEs and broader European market. MILANO, MI, ITALY, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electe, the Milan-based AI-driven data …

Process Health Group Responds to Florida's Fentanyl Crisis with Proven Long Term Recovery Solutions

Nationally recognized centers in Tampa and North Palm Beach lead the fight against the most lethal drug epidemic in U.S. history. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As fentanyl continues to drive record …

Parfitt Cresswell Helped Expose Alarming Systematic Probate Fraud by Criminal Gangs

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parfitt Cresswell, a prominent law firm with offices across London, the Thames Valley, Surrey, Sussex, and Kent has uncovered a disturbing pattern of estate fraud using forged Wills. …

Maria Laura Canepa selected for IAOTP’s Presidential Award

Maria Laura Canepa will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala this December NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maria Laura Canepa, Residency, Relocation, Immigration …

John Donsbach of Donsbach Lewis LLC Addresses Estate Planning Misconceptions in HelloNation

What do people misunderstand about the role of a will in estate planning? AUGUSTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What do people misunderstand about the role of a will in estate planning? John Donsbach of Donsbach Lewis …

America's Top Beneficiary Lawyer Says Epidemic of Denied Life Insurance Claims Highlights Need for Specialized Expertise

BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It is estimated that as much as two-thirds of all life insurance claims are never paid to the intended beneficiaries. Life insurers make money by collecting policy premiums, but oftentimes …

Quilia Selects Introzy to Power New Partner Program for Personal Injury Legal Tech Ecosystem

Quilia chooses Introzy to streamline and scale its new partner ecosystem for personal injury legal tech. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quilia, the leading client engagement and symptom tracking platform for …

Sebastian Nunez Injury Law Firm Officially Launches in El Paso, Bringing Trial-Tested Expertise to Injury Victims

After litigating high-stakes cases on behalf of major corporations, Nunez has officially launched his own personal injury firm: Sebastian Nunez Injury Law. EL PASO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After years of litigating …

ComplexDiscovery OÜ Launches Summer 2025 eDiscovery Pricing Survey, Continuing to Benchmark Costs in an AI-Driven Era

Survey to Remain Open Through August 15, 2025 TALLINN, ESTONIA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ComplexDiscovery OÜ, a leading digital publication providing insights on cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, today announced …

Mobility City of North Texas Delivers Swift, Trusted Repairs for Veterans’ Mobility Equipment

Owners Amber and Robert Kincheloe saw the need and brought mobility equipment repair services to Veterans and their Plano TX neighbors PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of North Texas, located in Plano, …

New York State Dept of Veterans’ Services Unveils Navy SEAL Museum Kiosk to Expand Assistance for Long Island Veterans

DVS Veterans Welcome Center Digital Kiosk Installed at LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum Will Bring Benefits & Support to Long Island’s Military Community WEST SAYVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WEST …

Acclaimed Attorney Tina M. Patterson Receives Economic Justice Award from Anti-Poverty Think Tank The PuLSE Institute

Patterson Honored Alongside Joi Harris President & CEO of Fortune 500 Company DTE Energy, Top Women Leaders Presidents & CEOs Tricia Keith and Cynthia J. Pasky. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The PuLSE …

Anchor Group & FileForms Announce Free Webinar on Compliance and New Tax Strategies for Business Owners & CPAs

MIDLOTHIAN, VA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of the One Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), The Anchor Group (TAG) and FileForms will co-host a free webinar on Wednesday, July 16, at 3 p.m. EDT, designed to equip business …

TWO FRANDZEL PARTNERS NAMED ‘LEADING GLOBAL BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS’ BY LAWDRAGON

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that Partners Michael Gomez and Gerrick Warrington have been recognized in Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Global Bankruptcy …

Bright Line Investigations Retains Jason Kraayvanger as Senior Investigator

Bright Line Investigations retains Jason Kraayvanger as Sr. Investigator, enhancing capabilities in threat assessment, surveillance, and investigator mentoring FOND DU LAC, WI, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bright Line …

Phil Liberatore, CPA and IRS Expert, Says IRS Scams Are Evolving: Here’s How to Spot the Newest Tricks

Tax expert Phil Liberatore warns that the IRS doesn’t text and urges taxpayers to watch for scam attempts by phone, mail, and online. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As tax scammers become increasingly …

Monteleone Law Offices Warns Idaho Drivers: Construction Is Intensifying Risks During the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

Idaho drivers face rising crash risks as Jason Monteleone warns of summer construction overlapping with the 100 Deadliest Days — when fatalities spike. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Monteleone Law Offices is …