The legal definition of a social host is different from state to state, but generally, a social host is someone who serves alcohol, or condones drinking, on a property that the host controls. The property is usually the host’s home or apartment, but it can also be a hotel room, or vacation house. But what… Read more »

There are Minnesota statutes in place (626.8471) that forbid racial profiling at traffic stops and during other policing matters. While this may seem like a no-brainer, it was necessary to put these statutes into effect. Minorities, particularly African-Americans, have alleged for many years that they are treated unfairly by law enforcement officials, especially in regards… Read more »

Southeast Como has seen an increase in crime, but neighborhood leaders and residents say they are determined to reverse this trend. There have been everything from assaults to sex crimes throughout the area and this has Minneapolis police logging more crimes happening in the area. This led to the community having a late October meeting… Read more »

Beginning in 2014, Target Corp will get rid of the criminal offense question on its job applications. In other words, potential employees will not have to disclose on their application that they have committed a crime. This major shift by the Minneapolis retailer is a response to the “Ban the Box” drive that took place…. Read more »