Falcon Heights to renew policing contract with St. Anthony
Plus: Graffiti found on top of Governor's Mansion; EPA at risk of misallocation lead replacement funds in Minnesota, other states; St. Paul City Council asks for right to impose administrative citations; and more. The post Falcon Heights to renew policing contract with St. Anthony appeared first on MinnPost.
Via Fox9: “After the partnership was dissolved following the shooting of Philando Castile in 2016, the Falcon Heights City Council voted Wednesday to finalize a contract to have St. Anthony Village handle policing services in the city.”
Associate Press reports the Environmental Protection Agency didn’t verify data from states like Texas and Florida for lead pipe replacement funding meaning states like Minnesota received more money.
Via Pioneer Press: “On Wednesday, with the support of St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, the seven members of the St. Paul City Council jointly sponsored and approved a request to the charter commission to give the proposal another look. The request to amend the city charter to allow administrative citations does not spell out specific citations, though Council President Mitra Jalali noted several key areas where the council would like more authority to impose non-criminal penalties.”
Fox9 reports alcohol is suspected in a seven-vehicle crash in Minneapolis that left one person dead and eight injured Wednesday evening.
WCCO reports DFL leaders, including Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, are defending overrun funding for the free school meals program. “She says while funding ballooned to about $267 million in year one, the program is worth every penny.”
Walz Watch:
KSTP reports has footage of graffiti on the Governor’s Mansion in St. Paul that reads “Walz failed.” “The “Walz failed” slogan rose to popularity among Minnesota conservatives in the lead-up to the 2022 gubernatorial election, adorning billboards and even a kiosk at the Minnesota State Fair.”
Via Fox9: “Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially cast his vote on Wednesday, telling reporters he both voted for Kamala Harris for president, and backed St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s stance against a childcare tax levy.”
WCCO reports on Gov. Tim Walz’s recent comments about Elon Musk saying the billionaire X owner is helping Donald Trump “buy the election” and “skipping like a dip****.”
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