Minnesota
Steve Simon accepts DFL endorsement for Minnesota Secretary of State
ROCHESTER — In a really emotional and private speech, Steve Simon accepted the DFL’s endorsement for Secretary of State on the Mayo Civic Heart on Saturday, Might 21, 2022.
Simon is thought to say that he’s “within the democracy enterprise,” and he defined to the delegates why defending the liberty to vote is so private to him.
When his grandfather was 19 and dwelling in Lithuania, he fled to the U.S., away from discrimination and persecution. The yr earlier than he fled, Jews within the Russian empire misplaced the fitting to vote. Simon choked up and continued, “Issues acquired a lot worse.”
“Over 90% of Jews there have been finally murdered within the Holocaust,” he stated.
Because of this Simon stated he has performed and can do “every part in my energy to all the time defend the liberty to vote.”
Simon’s spouse, Leia, gave a speech of her personal earlier than introducing her husband. She stated that preserving democracy is essential to each her and Simon for quite a few causes, however the prime one is their youngsters.
The couple’s son, Noah, is on the autism spectrum and is nonverbal. Leia stated the household could by no means see him vote if not for “empathetic officers” there to advocate for him.
She mentioned the “truthful, secure and safe” election system and added that “it’s administered by people who find themselves trustworthy,” referring to assaults geared toward election judges and polling staff following the 2020 election.
In his speech, Simon added that those that have been the targets of the election assaults are “your folks, your neighbors, your coworkers.”
He addressed what he calls disinformation unfold by the Republican social gathering round election integrity, saying that if delegates consider that disinformation, or what he referred to as “a well mannered manner of claiming lies,” is definitely to enhance election integrity, “I’ve acquired a pillow manufacturing facility to promote to you.”
Simon praised the 30,000 Minnesotans who “put their well being on the road” to work at election polling stations in 2020, which marked the third yr in a row that Minnesota ranked first within the nation in voter turnout.
He additionally highlighted the legislation he launched and handed as a state consultant to permit any eligible voter to vote from dwelling, the legislation that “gave freedom to so many individuals,” together with his father, and “saved the 2020 election.”
Simon stated “we have to do higher” associated to breaking limitations going through voters from indigenous and low-income communities.
To that finish, Simon described actions that the state ought to take to make elections extra accessible to voters, like upgrading to automated voter registration, giving 16- and 17-year-olds the choice to pre-register to vote, and restoring voting rights to “those that have left jail behind.”
“We will enhance and defend the democracy that drew my grandfather to the U.S.,” he stated.
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Bizarre Minnesota laws, including penalties for driving a filthy car, that will shock you
Each state has its own set of laws that seem quite strange, and Minnesota is not exempt.
Many bizarre laws that come out of states are fictional rumors that somehow spread with no evidence backing them. In Minnesota, this includes it being illegal to cross state lines with a duck on your head or parking an elephant on Main Street. Though, there are certain laws that are surprisingly true.
Among Minnesota’s strangest laws include not being allowed to drive with dirty tires and the inability to be charged with drunkenness.
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Below are more details about these strange laws and more that are on the books in the state of Minnesota.
- You cannot be charged with drunkenness
- It’s against the law to drive with sticky, dirty tires
- Mosquitoes are a public nuisance
- Think twice before hitchhiking
1. You cannot be charged with drunkenness
In Minnesota, public intoxication alone is not a crime.
This is according to Section 340A.902 of Minnesota law.
The law states that “no person may be charged with or convicted of the offense of drunkenness or public drunkenness.”
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That said, a person could still be convicted of other offenses, like if injuring another or damaging property occurs.
“Nothing herein prevents the prosecution and conviction of an intoxicated person for offenses other than drunkenness or public drunkenness nor does this section relieve a person from civil liability for an injury to persons or property caused by the person while intoxicated,” the written statute goes on to state.
Minnesota is not the only state which does not consider public intoxication a crime.
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Montana, Nevada and Wisconsin are other states that don’t criminalize drunkenness in public, according to FindLaw.com.
2. It’s against the law to drive with sticky, dirty tires
If you have dirty tires that are spreading filth in the road, be wary before driving down a road in Minnesota. More specifically, in Minnetonka, where driving with dirty tires could lead to legal trouble.
Under Section 845.010, “Public Nuisances Affecting Peace, Safety and General Welfare” in Minnetonka, Minnesota’s Code of Ordinances, drivers are not allowed to drive “a truck or other vehicle whose wheels or tires deposit mud, dirt, sticky substances, litter or other material on any street or highway.”
“A violation of this ordinance is subject to the penalties and provisions of Chapter XIII of the city code,” the law states.
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3. Mosquitoes are a public nuisance
Minnesota is home to lots of mosquitoes, so much so that there is actually a law written about the insects.
The law refers to areas where mosquitoes are in abundance.
Section 18G.14 in part states that “areas where mosquitoes incubate or hatch are declared to be public nuisances and may be abated under this section. Mosquito abatement may be undertaken under this section anywhere in the state by any governmental unit.”
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4. Think twice before hitchhiking
Think twice before trying to catch a ride by waiting on the side of the road in Minnesota.
State statute 169.22 describes the act of hitchhiking as unlawful.
“No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any private vehicle,” the statute states.
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Another section of this statute applies to solicitation of business.
“No person shall stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting employment, business, or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle,” the statute states.
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What six independent voters in Minnesota think about the presidential election
This time around, Vraa said he’s “probably ready” to vote for Harris. “Trump lies so much it’s crazy,” he said. “The cats and dogs pronouncement during the debate. It’s crazy. He bounces around on so many things. It would be OK if he just admitted he made a mistake, but then he doubles down..”
Bird, who works in finance, grew up in a conservative Minnesota household and has voted for Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians and independents. Bird voted for Libertarian Gary Johnson in 2016 and for Biden in 2020. “I really try to take it person by person, year over year,” he said.
Bird’s top issues this election include the burgeoning national debt — which now stands at more than $35 trillion. “They need to curb spending, both candidates should be talking about it,” he said. “Nobody cares about the deficit, and running the government in a way that makes sense.”
Bird is also concerned about the economy, but notes, “as a white-collar worker, in general the economy has been favorable to me.” And he supports abortion rights: “People should have the freedom to do what they want.”
Bird said he’s voting for Harris. “I don’t mind her, I think she’s a good person. She’s a standard Democrat.”
Freyholtz is a Vietnam veteran and retired teacher who runs a family farm in the northwestern Minnesota town of about 250 people.
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