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It is difficult to hold officials accountable at an accountability forum if they do not attend. Despite the lack of representation from the mayors of Minneapolis or St. Paul or the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Our…

By Lul Gatkuoth Gatluak Last week, Friday, July 15, 2022, the United States withdrew from the systems that monitor the peace process in the Republic of South Sudan due to the country's failure to meet the significant reforms stipulated…

The state of Texas sued the federal government on Thursday after the Biden administration said federal rules require hospitals to perform abortions if the procedure is necessary to save a mother's life, even in cases where the State law…

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN How have Midway companies overcome the twin challenges of the pandemic and racial unrest? Hear from two local leaders, one from the arts community and the other…

Amid the whirlwind of recent blockbuster Supreme Court rulings, the High Court has also announced that it will take up a case later this year that could give far more authority over state elections, sparking controversy. concern of…

The Mitchell Hamline School of Law is pleased to welcome five new faculty members. Jason Marisam Jason Marisam, Associate Professor of Law. Marisam has served as an Assistant Attorney General with the Solicitor General Division of the…

Supreme Court quashes abortion case Roe v. wade The United States Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, which will likely lead many states to pass restrictive abortion laws or outright…

Nicole James Gilchrist '03 Nicole James Gilchrist '03 will become Chair of the Mitchell Hamline Board of Directors effective July 1. Gilchrist, who has served on the board since 2014, is currently vice-chairman. She will succeed Frank…

(Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN – June 23, 2022) – The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has appointed Kathy Megarry as Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations for the organization."Kathy's experience in human resources and…

One of the biggest fears of 3Ls, in addition to failing the bar exam, is failing the character and fitness assessment for bar admission. This requirement may well be a reason why those in law school who have already graduated are…

Jhis call for more armed officers in schools across the country came quickly after 19 children and two teachers were fatally shot in Uvalde, Texas on May 24. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has encouraged…

The current problem of The business lawyer, a quarterly publication of the ABA's Business Law Section that aptly bills itself as "the nation's premier business law journal," features a duel pair of articles of great interest to scholars. ,…

A regent on the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has resigned from the board to apply for a position as chancellor within the university system, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has learned.On Tuesday afternoon, Dave McMillan delivered…

Donna M. Moncrief, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to be with her Heavenly Father on June 11, 2022. She was born on August 10, 1929 in St. Paul, MN, daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Ringtone) Wann.…

The real "political theater" As I watched the Commission's first televised deliberations on January 6, I was vividly reminded of the chaos and lawless behavior that took place that day in our nation's capital… “the people's house”. Now,…

by Jonathan Oppenheimer, Tom Goldstein and Bonnie Youngquist Renovate 1558 is heartbroken by the decision of the St. Paul Public Library (SPPL) to demolish the historic Hamline Midway Library, a…

After 19 students and two teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, schools across the country sent condolences and messages about the safety measures they were taking in response to the shootout.One…

The retired Juneau County judge who was killed friday in what authorities said was an attack linked to the justice system "cared deeply" about doing its job well, was fair to all and treated everyone in its courtroom with respect, community…

A St. Paul's Library board meeting turned unusually contentious and emotional on Wednesday over the fate of the Hamline-Midway branch library, which is set for demolition. and an $8.1 million complete rebuild. As for a customer-focused…

Placeholder while loading article actionsWhen the American Psychological Association surveyed more than 2,000 people about their stress levels just days after back-to-back mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio, in 2019, the results…

NOTE — ORGANIZATIONS Bruce Karstadt the American Swedish Institutea Minneapolis-based cultural center and museum, announced that Bruce Karstadt will retire as President and CEO in the first half of 2023. The organization is planning an…

Piper Rally promotes community and spirit. Anderson Center was a flurry of red and gray when the Piper Rally kicked off reunion day. Students, staff and alumni flocked around the Anderson Forum to indulge in the fun and spirit that…

Washington (AFP) - A giant mural of Donald Trump on the lawn. An anti-Biden rap video. A TV commercial featuring an assault rifle and a vow to do "whatever it takes" to restore America to its "former glory".…

Abortion rights advocates and anti-abortion protesters demonstrate outside the Supreme Court on Dec. 1, 2021. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. “We hold that deer and Casey must be overturned,” Judge Samuel Alito…

Ramsey County Council on Tuesday approved $21.6 million in funding to build or renovate more than 18 affordable housing estates, even as officials reported that funds for temporary emergency shelters organized at the start of the pandemic…

PHOTO BY JOHN STROHSACKER INDIANAPOLIS— The NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Committee has selected the 46 teams that will compete in the 2022 NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Championship. Thirty-two conferences earned…

“We are very happy to welcome Ka Vang to our team. The extent of its EDI experience in the Minneapolis-St.Paul region, and the strong relationships with public and private communities that she has forged in her work, have helped her…

More than half of abortions in the United States are now performed with pills rather than surgery.File image of pills. (Source: istock.com)The battle over access to medical abortions will only gain momentum if the Supreme Court acts on its…

Judge Richelle Wahi '03 When 2003 Judge Richelle Wahi presides over the Dakota County Courthouse in Hastings, Minnesota, she explains to the parties why she doesn't always make eye contact. "It's important that people feel seen and…

By STEPHEN GROVES - Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, SD (AP) — It took two trips over state lines, navigating icy roads and a patchwork of state laws, for a…

SIOUX FALLS, SD -- It took two trips over state lines, navigating icy roads and a patchwork of state laws, for a 32-year-old South Dakota woman to get abortion pills last year.For abortion seekers like her, such trips, along with pills sent…

Shammah Bermudez, Director of Disability and Student Services, cuts the ribbon for the new Mitchell Hamline Wellness Center on Monday, May 2, 2022. Natalie Netzel '15 (left) and Lynn LeMoine '11 (right) hold tape. In an ongoing effort to…

Minnesota Senate passes bill that would retroactively override rent control measures approved by voters in St. Paul and Minneapolis ST PAUL, Minn. — Senate Republicans are seeking to reverse rent control measures that…

President Jenifer K. Ward announced the appointment of Mary Duvall as Vice President for Development at Luther College. Beginning this summer, Duvall will provide leadership and mentorship to staff in the Development Offices, Alumni…

Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Candidates for Second Judicial District to Governor Tim Walz ST. PAUL, MN (STL.News) The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that it is recommending three candidates for…

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released this statement today to celebrate Earth Day: “On this 52nd Earth Day, we take time to reflect on stewardship of this precious planet we call home,” said Rep. McCollum. “This is an opportunity…

Iverson-Landrum --Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday announced the appointment of Kathryn Iverson Landrum to serve as a district court judge for Minnesota's First Judicial!-->!-->…

Fostering athletic growth and honoring their success with a week-long celebration is one way Hamline ensures its support for athletes while on campus. The Hamline Women's Football Team performed a choreographed dance for the first SAAC D3…

NOTE – LAW S. Jamal Faleel International law firm based in London Norton Rose Fulbright announced it was expanding its Minneapolis office with 11 attorneys, including four partners, from a trial law firm Blackwell Burke. Join Norton Rose…

Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost's twice-daily Minnesota news roundup. Rochelle Olson writes in the Star Tribune: "The decision not to charge the Minneapolis police officer who…

April 6—MENOMONIE — After more than 20 years, Professor Laura McCullough's motivation when she enters the classroom at UW-Stout has not changed."On the first day of class, I tell my students that I'm not here to teach them physics; I'm here…

A Barron native has been named a district judge in Minnesota.Governor Tim Walz has appointed Kari Willis as…

TEDxHamlineUniversity is coming to Sundin Music Hall on April 5, thanks to a team of five student leaders. The TED Talks at Hamline started as a dream in the minds of students Mohamed Mohamed and Conner Sudick two years ago. Today, they're…

OLIMBConcordia (Minn.) announced Monday that Kirk Olimb has been named the new head coach of Concordia's men's hockey program.Olimb, who served as head coach and general manager of the NA3HL's Willmar Warhawks, becomes the sixth head coach…

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After 14 days of canceled classes and thousands of educators and community supporters taking to the strike lines, Minneapolis Public Schools announced a tentative agreement with Local Union 59 of the Minneapolis Federation of Educators at…

Conversations at Division I central schools spilled over to Hamline and other Division III universities regarding what might be considered the lucrative new element of collegiate sports. Sporting Director Jason Verdugoviews the world of NIL…

article In Milwaukee, one of two cities vying to host the Republican presidential convention in 2024, Democrats were pilloried by would-be visitors after predawn election results handed Wisconsin to Joe Biden during the 2020 White…

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic Senate confirmation hearings began on Monday. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar opened her remarks by commenting on the significance of this moment in American history."One…

It's said that at the Minnesota State Capitol, policymaking often comes second to politics, an axiom that could further complicate the future of Pig's Eye, the city's largest and most overlooked regional park. . State Senator Foung Hawj,…

History links ST. PAUL, Minn. - Macalester College Athletic Director Donnie Brooks announced the hiring of Phil Nicolaides…

After nearly a decade leading the Greater St. Paul Building Owners and Managers Association during a time of profound transition in downtown St. Paul, Joe Spartz plans to retire in June. Spartz, 64, who was hired as president of Greater St.…

The Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning (HCLL) presents "I'm Just a Federal Dam Girl" with the Hon. Anne K. McKeig, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at the Armory Arts and Events Center.McKeig joined the Minnesota Supreme…

Voters will decide between two candidates for Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 3 judge in the April 5 election. Bryan Keberlein and Lisa Krueger will be vying for a six-year term after incumbent Barbara Key did not seek re-election…

Nazareth celebrates its first UCHC championship after a 7-0 win over Manhattanville on March 5 (Photo: Nazareth Athletics).The NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Committee has announced the 10 teams selected for the 2022 NCAA Division III…

It's not that unusual to see an Oak Ridger live to be 100 years old (which more or less disproves glow in the dark with the radiation theory). What's super amazing about an Oak Ridger who's about to do this — Tuesday, March 8 — is that she…

Press release courtesy of WIAC MADISON, Wis.– Brooke Merila of Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Judy Kruckman Women's Gymnastics…

As a result of the redistricting, could an East Sider like Jane Prince, who represents Ward 7 on the St. Paul City Council and lives in Dayton's Bluff, suddenly wake up in Ward 2, which is currently represented by Rebecca Noecker? It's a…

Jessie Stomski Seim '08 is General Counsel for the Prairie Island Indian Community. Jessie Stomski Seim '08 is convinced she would never have attended law school or become general counsel for a tribal government if not for the…

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The Oracle reported on the new wave of faculty and staff departures this spring, and new census data indicates that students are also leaving, more now than in previous years. Administrators consider the current retention numbers to be good…

For these reasons, Goodwill Industries International honors Wirth-Davis with the 2022 JD Robins Jr. Distinguished Career Award, which recognizes a Goodwill CEO for outstanding professional contributions and dedication to advancing the…

After almost a decade in the Senate, Senate DFL Leader Melisa López Franzen shared the following today letter to his constituents about his future projects: Dear constituents and friends: When I became a candidate for the Minnesota…

A judge in Broward County, Fla., on Feb. 18 set $50,000 bail for the release of former DC police lieutenant Brett Parson, six days after Parson was arrested in Boca Raton on February 12 for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old. boy in…

As Minnesota lawmakers and the city of Minneapolis debate new limits on no-hit search warrants following the murder of Amir Locke by a Minneapolis police officer, a point of contention has been whether to try to prohibit them…

The Comings and Goings section aims to share the professional successes of our community. We want to recognize those who land new jobs, new customers for their business, joining boards of directors, and other accomplishments. Please…

In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual industry awards at a banquet on February 9, 2022 at Stevens Point.…

The Commission on Judicial Selection recommends that candidates in the first judicial district Governor Walz ST. PAUL, MN (STL.News) The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates to fill…

A return to campus sees no updates to Hamline's vaccination policy, while talks about safety and religious freedom continue. On January 22, before the start of the spring semester, Hamline Campus COVID-19 Coordinator Tracey Stoeckel sent an…

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The House Education Committee introduced a bill on Tuesday that would require the marshal of public school safety to approve a district's decision not to hire a police officer for each school campus. Jefferson County Republican Rep. Kevin…

While reviewing the College of Liberal Arts curriculum, the dean's office noticed a security breach, prompting a broader discussion about transparency. It has come to the attention of the Faculty Institutional Relations Committee…

Governor Kristi Noem's re-election campaign has returned $980 to a Florida millionaire originally reported as coming from a nonprofit - which is not permitted to make political contributions. The…

The first Harvard graduate to become Chief Justice, John Roberts.…

January 31 — It was 1954, and romantic crooners like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Doris Day were dominating the airwaves. Gordon Everest would have none of that.Everest, then a college student in Alberta, Canada, tuned in to old-timers…

It was 1954 and romantic crooners like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Doris Day were dominating the airwaves. Gordon Everest would have none of that. Everest, then a college student in Alberta, Canada, tuned into the old tunes - like in…

Merger talks between the northeastern Ohio law schools of the University of Akron and Cleveland State University have officially ceased, with the two institutions deciding to remain independent for the time being. AU President Gary Miller…

Officials from the University of Akron and Cleveland State University announced in August 2020 that they would form a committee to explore the idea of ​​merging their law schools. The fact that it was even considered sparked interest not…

Rep. of State Rena Moran, DFL-St. Paul, said Monday she will run for the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners this fall. St. Paul House Rep. Rena Moran, DFL-St. Paul. (Jean Pieri / Pioneer Press) Moran will seek the board seat…

Scott Quiner, operations manager at a Minnesota transportation company, fell ill with Covid-19 in October.Mr Quiner, 55, who was not vaccinated, was hospitalized the following month and his case became so severe that he had to be placed on…

Longtime Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter said Wednesday she will not be running again in the fall. Carter, whose District 4 encompasses several St. Paul neighborhoods, was first elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2005 and…

If Republicans who signed official-looking documents in late 2020 seeking to hand over Wisconsin Electoral College votes to President Donald Trump wanted to challenge the results, there was a different process for doing so.Instead, as…

Burnsville City Manager Melanie Mesko Lee resigned on Friday, January 14.City Council will formally accept…

On November 2, 2021, the National Alliance for Public Safety Foundation (NAPSG) released the “Key Findings and Action Plan for the 2021 National Resource Stewardship Summit”…

By Jane McClure The new regulations for religious uses in St. Paul are very different from what they were a few months ago, when they caused a citywide outcry.The passage of the new regulations…

Congressman Jamie Raskin on Sunday warned of the emergence of authoritarian tendencies within the Republican Party, which remains largely controlled by former President Donald Trump."Donald Trump's GOP now positions itself outside the…

Washington DC - Former US President Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party has only tightened since he stepped down, despite the storm of controversy and the many criticisms he has faced in the wake of the riot last year at the…

Ed. Remark: This is the last part of a series of articles on maternity in the legal professions, in partnership with our friends from Mothers Esquire. Welcome Brandy Mai back to our pages. Click on here if you would like to donate…

Maslon's longtime associate David F. Herr, considered a Minnesota law giant for his decades of highly respected work as an appellate and litigator in complex cases, legal educator and prolific author on the right, died. He was…

“There are very, very few Native American conservatives working in the United States,” said Wendy Savage, a colleague of White Isaacs at UMD. “Seeing her…