When it comes to a big heart, a Minnesota little town shines

Bob CollinsBob Collins Apr 30, 2014
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At last official count, there were only 699 residents of Hendricks, Minnesota, aka ‘The Little Town By the Lake,’ so the idea of a “flash mob” isn’t a practical notion, especially given the weather these days.

Our pal in the town, Steve Hemmingsen, gave it a shot anyway today, sending out an e-mail to town residents urging them to head for the drug store. He didn’t say why, other than it would be fun.

He said in a follow-up email to residents that about 5 percent of the “ambulatory population” of the community showed up. Read more →

Crime and Justice

MN Supreme Court divided on whether abuse of a mother is abuse of children

Bob CollinsBob Collins Apr 30, 2014
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In upholding the constitutionality of Minnesota’s law allowing a 50-year order for protection for victims of domestic abuse, the Minnesota Supreme Court was sharply divided today on the question of whether abuse or stalking of a mother constitutes abuse of the children when it comes to deciding whether parenting time should be restricted. Read more →