The Rosemount Police Department's anti-drug program has received its largest outside donation ever through the generosity - and appetite - of Rosemount residents. The City Council on Tuesday, May 3, accepted a donation of $1,841 from the Rosemount Knights of Columbus Father Carey Council 5569. The organization raised the money by serving a pancake breakfast March 13. The money will help fund Rosemount Police operations in the D.A.R.E. program. The program provides instruction for students at Rosemount Elementary, St. Joseph School and Shannon Park Elementary. Most of the money will pay for incentive supplies for graduation ceremonies this spring. [continues 79 words]
The debate over legalizing medical marijuana has been going on throughout the country for years, but the issue is once again being brought up in Minnesota. The medical marijuana bill S.F. 1973 passed through the Senate Health and Family Security Committee by a 5-2 vote April 5. The bill, which would protect medical marijuana patients and their caregivers from the threat of arrest and imprisonment, was co-authored by Sen. Steve Kelley, DFL-44, representing Golden Valley, Hopkins and St. Louis Park. [continues 447 words]
