Judge Ann L. Carrott We frequently see courtroom scenes depicted in the media, whether it is in the movies or television dramas. Sometimes actual courtroom proceedings are broadcast on news programs. However, not all states allow video or audio recordings of courtroom proceedings. Historically in Minnesota, neither cameras nor recording devices have been permitted in courtrooms, except for equipment used
‘Holdingford Daze’ set for July 13-14
Food, music, games, fireworks and a farmers’ market are just some of the family-fun activities set for July 13-14 at the annual “Holdingford Daze,” which typically attracts thousands of people from throughout central Minnesota and beyond. The event this year is sponsored by the Holdingford Commercial Club. Its overall theme this year is “Down on the Farm,” a homage to
Tie-dye T-shirts have meaningful history
Candi Vlasaty I look like a mad scientist on the verge of a monumental discovery when I create my tie-dye works of art. I spend hours tying elaborate knots in T-shirts as if I were practicing some form of torture. I place the dye meticulously on each shirt in its designated design. Husband Kermit and son Chase give me a
Fourth of July parade draws large crowd despite heat
“Hey, don’t make it hotter than it already is,” Ben Brandt yelled as the hot-air-balloon float shot fire in the air July 4. The 8-year-old Sartell resident was only saying what the crowd along Minnesota Street was thinking during the annual Fourth of July parade. According to the National Weather Service, it was 97 degrees. Despite the heat wave, there
Joetown rocks again with music and fun for all
Foldable lawn chairs were out long before the music began. When the music did start, it was on. The parking lot of the Church of St. Joseph was packed with people all ready to groove in celebration of Independence Day courtesy of the annual Joetown Rocks concert. This year’s concert featured music from Emma Kay and the Long Way; the
Never leave children, pets inside a closed vehicle
In two separate instances two baby girls were left in hot cars in Missouri. One of the babies died; the other survived and was placed in protective custody care. In temperatures of nearly 100 degrees or more, the babies’ mothers had left them in locked cars as they went off to do something else. It’s hard to imagine that kind
Labor union defeat is satisfying considering stats
It is pretty obvious that “Big Labor” suffered a “big defeat” in the recent Wisconsin recall election. It pleased me but I thought I would do some investigation to see if I was justified in my satisfaction with the results. I went to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to learn who is a union member and how many of
CSB/SJU gets $1.4 million to fund Upward Bound program
by TaLeiza Calloway news@thenewsleaders.com The College of St. Benedict is one of 20 state schools to receive funding to continue its Upward Bound program for the next five years. CSB got a grant for about $1.4 million from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the program at CSB and St. John’s University. Program Director Jennifer Whitehead said her heart