5 Hennepin Co. commissioners call for
Sheriff Hutchinson's resignation, 1 says
his future is up to voters
Posted By: voxpopuli, 1/6/2022 10:37:58 PM
Five out of the seven Hennepin County commissioners are calling for Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson to resign, and a sixth says it's up to the voters to decide his future. Commissioner Chris LaTondresse released a statement Thursday afternoon saying Hutchinson's decision to drink and drive "violated the laws he took an oath to upload and enforce." (snip) At 8:18 p.m. Thursday, District 7 Commissioner Kevin Anderson wrote that he hoped Hutchinson would make decisions "in the best interest of the people of Hennepin County" and those he leads, saying that voters will make the ultimate decision on Hutchinson's future.
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Five out of the seven Hennepin County commissioners are calling for Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson to resign, and a sixth says it's up to the voters to decide his future.
Commissioner Chris LaTondresse released a statement Thursday afternoon saying Hutchinson's decision to drink and drive "violated the laws he took an oath to upload and enforce." (snip) At 8:18 p.m. Thursday, District 7 Commissioner Kevin Anderson wrote that he hoped Hutchinson would make decisions "in the best interest of the people of Hennepin County" and those he leads, saying that voters will make the ultimate decision on Hutchinson's future.
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As Minnesotans celebrate the new year, some new laws are also set to take effect.
Below are some of the state's new laws, effective Jan. 1, 2022.
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Universal Television and CBS made a joint announcement Monday that Noth would no longer be part of filming “effective immediately.” (snip) Series stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis issued a joint statement Monday on social media saying they were saddened by the allegations against Noth but supported his accusers.
Gov. Tim Walz has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Tuesday.
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"Thankfully, my son has mild symptoms and Gwen and I have no symptoms. My son is vaccinated, and Gwen and I are vaccinated and have received our booster shots, and I am confident that these vaccines are protecting my family and me from serious illness.
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I bring you some happy news tonight.
According to sources breaking out of Comcast, MSNBC’s Joy-less Reid is going to get the ax. Her show is going to go bye-bye because they finally just had enough with her.
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local homosexual sheriff in charge of Murderapolis and environs.. what a cesspool.. no wonder they're trying to keep him around..