Thursday, July 11, 2024

Duluth lawmakers propose criminalizing public encampments

Mihir Patel

Dan Kraker at MPR News reports camping on Duluth city property, smoking tobacco or cannabis in the city skyway system and blocking sidewalks and streets without a permit would all be considered misdemeanor level crimes under new proposed public safety changes unveiled by Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert and other city officials.

Michael Scherer and Tyler Pager at the Washington Post report Rep. Angie Craig joined a Zoom call Sunday with more than 100 wealthy Democratic donors for a legal briefing about the process for replacing President Biden on the ballotaccording to multiple people who joined the call.

Kim Hyatt at the Star Tribune is reporting Crookston police officer Nick Fladlandwho shot and killed a man in Mayalso killed another man in last week’s shooting at a homeless shelter.

Nick Halter at Axios writes that Minnesota’s gas taxes are making up a smaller share of the state’s total government revenueaccording to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The amount collected has been declining in recent years due in part to the rise in electric vehicles and more fuel-efficient hybrids on state roads.

Caroline Cummings at WCCO News is reporting state lawmakers are supporting issuing vouchers rather than tickets for broken headlights and tail lights.

Steph Quinn at the Star Tribune reports canned and batched cocktails will be available starting this fall at concession stands at Huntington Bank Stadium, Williams Arena, Maturi Pavilion and 3M Arena at Mariucci.

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Mihir Patel / Author & Editor

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