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Friday, November 30, 2012

House Fire, a Sex Offender and GPS Tracking: Feedback Friday

The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between Nov. 23 and Nov. 29.

Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments that appeared on Patch sites in Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Richfield, Shakopee, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. (The comments below are not meant to reflect the opinions of Patch or its staff.) *** Victims Identified in Minnetonka House Fire The names of the victims in the Friday night fire in Minnetonka were released Sunday. Brian Humphry, 78, and Sandra McLeod Humphrey, 76, were found dead in their home at 19 Westwood Road after the fire was …

Friday, August 17, 2012

Opinion: Attorney Tom Kelly Rolls Out Social Host Ordinance in Wright County

The ordinance will be discussed at the Aug. 28 commission meeting.

The time has come to pass a social host ordinance for Wright County.  I am proposing one to the Wright County Board of Commissioners.  In Minnesota it is unlawful for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcohol. It is bad public policy that allows individuals the ability to aid and condone such behavior by allowing/encouraging an environment for it to happen.  We all know that underage drinking parties are taking place within our neighborhoods and communities. A social host ordinance makes it unlawful to provide an environment where underage drinking takes place, regardless of who provided the alcohol. Enacting an ordinance is in the interest of public health and public safety. An ordinance would make it illegal to host/allow a gathering…

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