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Bullitt Occasionally I write a column which consists of unrelated topics which I call bullets, as in bullet points. If you read this week's title aloud it sounds appropriate however it's spelling is ...
Posted on 5/5/13 at 6:22 AM
Abortion as a Political, Philosophical, and Theological Issue: Connecting a New Society at an Orthodox Seminary with Orthodox Christians in North Dakota
North Dakota has recently passed legislation restricting abortion. Although, in part, it draws a line at a "heartbeat," which does not define when conception occurs and allows for "the morning after p...
Posted on 4/10/13 at 4:22 PM
Lawmakers Should Be Held Responsible for Harmful Laws
In America, people are required to repay others when they harm them--intentional or accidental. If a bicycle manufacturer produces a bike with a bad pedal, and it causes you to break your leg, you hav...
Posted on 2/10/13 at 11:00 AM
Damn straight Keith Ternes!
I am a law abiding citizen, for the most part. I have a healthy respect for laws and law enforcement, most of the time. I may violate an occasional traffic law by exceeding the speed limit or by parki...
Posted on 1/25/13 at 7:44 PM
Efforts aim to improve Minnesota's recycling rate 
By Stephanie Hemphill , January 12, 2013
THEIR OPINION: Moose protection makes much sense 
The Duluth News Tribune writes about laws protecting the Moose population.
January 06, 2013
New year brings new state laws in Minnesota 
New school buses will be required to have right-side crossing arms to protect students. Another new law says licensed health care providers can no longer use third parties to solicit business from car accident victims.
By Associated Press , January 02, 2013
Report urges stronger anti-bullying law in Minnesota 
The Prevention of School Bullying Task Force recommended Wednesday that lawmakers repeal the state's current anti-bullying law and replace it with a stronger law. The suggestion came in a report to Gov. Mark Dayton, who convened the 15-member group last year.
By Associated Press , August 01, 2012
Can late child support affect a N.D. law license? 
North Dakota lawyers are raising questions about whether the state’s child support enforcement agency can suspend an attorney’s law license for late payments.
By Dale Wetzel , May 29, 2012
N.D. judge delays ruling on abortion drug ban
A judge said Friday that he sees merits in arguments that a North Dakota law that restricts the use of drugs to cause abortions illegally restricts abortion rights.By Dale Wetzel , January 27, 2012
Smiles precede legislative work ahead 
The five men gathered as they were at a family reunion, showing broad smiles and greeting each other with firm handshakes.
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , January 21, 2012
New rules for N.D. teen drivers take effect Jan. 1 
North Dakota teenagers are about to see some major changes when it comes to getting a driver’s license. Starting Sunday, teens will need to wait longer before they are allowed to apply for a license, and they will also need to have driving experience in certain conditions to get a license.
By Teri Finneman , December 28, 2011
House OKs bill setting national ballast standard 
The U.S. House has approved a bill that would set a national policy for cleansing ship ballast water to kill invasive species while prohibiting states from imposing tougher requirements.
By Associated Press , November 16, 2011
Old law tapped in new way to snare criminals 
Officials in Minnesota and across the country are more frequently using the Hobbs Act, a federal law that prohibits the obstruction or delay of commerce, to pursue violent offenders who have robbed bars, coffee shops and even McDonald's restaurants.
By James Walsh , September 19, 2011
Areavoices: North Dakota texting ban, other new laws take effect today
By Teri Finneman , August 01, 2011
UPDATE: NYC parade to get boost from same-sex milestone 
The floats were there, the music and dancing, too — all the usual staples of one of the world's oldest and largest gay pride parades. But this year, something new joined the spectacle on the streets of New York City: proposals and wedding plans.
By Verena Dobnik , June 26, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: Any law worth having is a law that requires teeth 
You can’t discourage people from breaking the law by appealing to their common sense - especially when they don't have any. The only successful deterrent is to hit them where it hurts most: the back pocket.
By Ryan Bakken , March 29, 2011
Some new laws may not be on the books for long 
By Scott Bauer , December 28, 2010
Appeals court backs police in test of Minnesota gun law 
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says police can search a person suspected of illegally carrying a gun for identification when the suspect refuses to identify himself.
By Associated Press , October 05, 2010
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