Rach's Note: That was from 1970's where people was allowed to smoke in buildings and the advanced technology was typewriter. There was no Laptops, blackberries, Ipods, and cellphones. there may be familar faces of old timers such as Martin Olav Sabo who later get elected to Congress. Click on title of film to watch the video.
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures
by Pam Greenberg
[Note: This article was originally posted in May 2009. Repairing a broken link to the video caused it to be re-published today.]
The Minnesota Legislative Research Library has uncovered a lost treasure: a documentary film about the legislative process written and produced for NCSL in 1976 by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Charles Guggenheim, whose Academy-award winning films included Nine From Little Rock, A Time for Justice, and The Johnstown Flood.
The 30-minute documentary film, The First Branch of Government: From Grass Roots to Law, follows former Minnesota Representative Thomas Berg (photo) as he attempts to pass The Metropolitan Land Planning Act.
Former Representative Ray Faricy converted the film from its original format to DVD and gave it to the library, which in turn converted it to a media file format and made it available to all through the Legislature’s website.
The film begins, “Every year, 7,565 Americans travel to their state capitals to work. These citizen legislators carry with them the concerns and aspirations of their people—values which will ultimately determine the future of our children, our institutions and the quality of our land. This is the story of one of them—and the men and women who have joined him in performing this work.”
As Library Director Robbie LaFleur observes:
“Many of the scenes and sounds are anachronistic—typewriters clacking, people smoking in offices and committee rooms, and window air conditioners. Check out the plaid jackets! There are no cell phones or laptops in sight. But the human process of the Legislature that is portrayed is just as real today. Constituents have conflicting needs, priorities need balancing, and sometimes a legislator becomes irritated at roadblocks to the passage of a bill. Frustrating floor debates drag on and end in disappointment. It's difficult to balance the demands of office with home life. The film could be shown in a civics class today.”
The film really makes you feel as though you are standing in Representative Berg's shoes. He and others in the film seem totally unaware of the cameras and crew. There are scenes of Berg meeting with his constituents, talking with local officials, driving hundreds of miles on snowy roads for hearings throughout the state, and strategizing with colleagues. Berg is also faced with compromise—changing his bill in order to win wider support or risk losing the cause completely. A businessman opens his testimony at a committee hearing with: “Well, I’m one of those nasty developers...” Berg also talks with school kids in the chamber, telling them “I really hope in about 20 years several of you will be sitting out there in those seats, trying to decide what’s best for the state of Minnesota.”
The film ends by stating NCSL’s mission at that time (similar to, but shorter than our current mission):
“As an organization of the nation’s legislators and legislative staff, we have an obligation to the American people:
•To improve the quality and effectiveness of state legislatures
•To assure states a strong, cohesive voice in the federal decision-making process
•To foster interstate communication and cooperation
We intend to live up to that obligation.”
The film may not go viral on YouTube, but among legislative junkies or legislator wannabe's, it's a must see.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
How Ironic for BP to post at their stations but.....
They made spill in Gulf of Mexico.. That doesn't make sense if they post those signs at gas station. Tell me what you think.
A historic lowering of the State Capitol Rotunda chandelier
By Mike Kaszuba, Star Tribune
As cameras recorded the event, the one-ton State Capitol Rotunda chandelier was lowered Tuesday evening for the first time since 1979.
Officials said the chandelier was lowered to prepare for work on the Capitol dome that will begin this fall, and said the chandelier appeared to be in good shape with all 92 of its heavy-grade light bulbs still working. A small gathering of officials from the Minnesota Historical Society watched as the crystal chandelier was lowered 142 feet from the top of the rotunda to just above the rotunda floor.
"It's just dirty, dusty," said Brian Pease, site manager of the State Capitol for the state historical society. After a quick inspection, the chandelier was raised back up to the ceiling. It will be lowered again this fall, and cleaned over a three-to-four-day period.
Pease said Tuesday's exercise was mainly to see how easily the chandelier could be lowered. "This was basically just a trial run," he said.
The chandelier, which is just over six feet wide, was installed at the Capitol in 1904 -- Pease said Tuesday's lowering was likely just the third or fourth time it had ever been lowered.
The chandelier is only lit on special occasions -- on statehood day each year, when a new governor is inaugurated, when the body of a notable person is lying in state in the Capitol rotunda and for other rare events. Pease said the chandelier is probably lit only 50 to 60 hours annually.
As cameras recorded the event, the one-ton State Capitol Rotunda chandelier was lowered Tuesday evening for the first time since 1979.
Officials said the chandelier was lowered to prepare for work on the Capitol dome that will begin this fall, and said the chandelier appeared to be in good shape with all 92 of its heavy-grade light bulbs still working. A small gathering of officials from the Minnesota Historical Society watched as the crystal chandelier was lowered 142 feet from the top of the rotunda to just above the rotunda floor.
"It's just dirty, dusty," said Brian Pease, site manager of the State Capitol for the state historical society. After a quick inspection, the chandelier was raised back up to the ceiling. It will be lowered again this fall, and cleaned over a three-to-four-day period.
Pease said Tuesday's exercise was mainly to see how easily the chandelier could be lowered. "This was basically just a trial run," he said.
The chandelier, which is just over six feet wide, was installed at the Capitol in 1904 -- Pease said Tuesday's lowering was likely just the third or fourth time it had ever been lowered.
The chandelier is only lit on special occasions -- on statehood day each year, when a new governor is inaugurated, when the body of a notable person is lying in state in the Capitol rotunda and for other rare events. Pease said the chandelier is probably lit only 50 to 60 hours annually.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Oil Spill on Gulf of Mexico: Who to blame for the mess?
I have been hearing different version of BP oil spill on the Gulf of Mexico. Some said it was Barack Obama's fault, some said it was BP's fault. There are conflicting version of whose at fault.
BP have tried to stop the spill but "Top Kill" did not work. What you think they are going to do next?
I would like to hear from you on what you think who are at fault. Please leave a comment because I am very open to discussion.
BP have tried to stop the spill but "Top Kill" did not work. What you think they are going to do next?
I would like to hear from you on what you think who are at fault. Please leave a comment because I am very open to discussion.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
A demand for fiscal responsibility
Rach's note: With Former US Senator Norm Coleman's permission, I can publish the article he wrote to Politico.
By NORM COLEMAN, Politico
America is awash in debt. We topped $13 trillion and rising last week.
Congress knows this. President Barack Obama knows this. The governors and legislatures of every state know this.
Few of these politicians seem to want to do anything about it. In fact, by most accounts, the president and his allies are willing to expand the size, the scope and the cost of government for current and future generations.
But the American people can do something about it — the Constitution gives them that right. Now is the time for Americans to mandate fiscal responsibility by a grass-roots movement for a balanced budget amendment.
It’s time the American people reclaimed their future, and their children’s future, and forced Congress and politicians to do what they can’t — or won’t — do: Balance the nation’s budget, and then balance it every single year afterward — as the vast majority of the states must do under their own constitutions.
Obama’s budget is a road map to decline, showing deficits of more than $700 billion every year for a decade. Under his plan, the national debt is due to more than triple, from $5.8 trillion in 2008 to more than $20 trillion in 2020 — with more than $1 trillion in interest payments. That’s $60,000 for every man, woman and child in the United States.
This doesn’t even take into account the spiraling increased liabilities of Social Security and Medicare as baby boomers come of age.
The United States is not Greece — yet. But we are on a path to a future of higher interest rates, a diminished dollar, stagnant wages and dashed dreams.
Much of the avalanche of U.S. debt will be controlled by China and other countries, whose main mission seems to be to undermine American values around the globe.
This is a troubling future for a great country, the strongest economy on the planet and a beacon of freedom for centuries.
Under Article 5 of the Constitution, there are two ways to propose amendments. First is a vote by two-thirds of each house of Congress. We know that is not likely. Second is a Constitutional Convention to propose amendments, an “Article V convention.”
It’s simple. Thirty-four states would need to petition Congress for a convention. Then, 38 states would need to ratify anything that came out of this Constitutional Convention.
Imagine this scenario that could help restore America’s economic well-being:
Governors of each state call a special session of their legislatures to petition Congress for a Constitutional Convention. This places every member of every state’s Legislature on the record as being for or against a Constitutional Convention to decide whether a balanced budget should be required for the U.S. government. Once the Constitutional Convention is held, if a balanced budget amendment is agreed on, the process would start again with each governor calling for a special session of the Legislature to vote yes — or no — on that amendment.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/37718.html#ixzz0oy12q5dN
By NORM COLEMAN, Politico
America is awash in debt. We topped $13 trillion and rising last week.
Congress knows this. President Barack Obama knows this. The governors and legislatures of every state know this.
Few of these politicians seem to want to do anything about it. In fact, by most accounts, the president and his allies are willing to expand the size, the scope and the cost of government for current and future generations.
But the American people can do something about it — the Constitution gives them that right. Now is the time for Americans to mandate fiscal responsibility by a grass-roots movement for a balanced budget amendment.
It’s time the American people reclaimed their future, and their children’s future, and forced Congress and politicians to do what they can’t — or won’t — do: Balance the nation’s budget, and then balance it every single year afterward — as the vast majority of the states must do under their own constitutions.
Obama’s budget is a road map to decline, showing deficits of more than $700 billion every year for a decade. Under his plan, the national debt is due to more than triple, from $5.8 trillion in 2008 to more than $20 trillion in 2020 — with more than $1 trillion in interest payments. That’s $60,000 for every man, woman and child in the United States.
This doesn’t even take into account the spiraling increased liabilities of Social Security and Medicare as baby boomers come of age.
The United States is not Greece — yet. But we are on a path to a future of higher interest rates, a diminished dollar, stagnant wages and dashed dreams.
Much of the avalanche of U.S. debt will be controlled by China and other countries, whose main mission seems to be to undermine American values around the globe.
This is a troubling future for a great country, the strongest economy on the planet and a beacon of freedom for centuries.
Under Article 5 of the Constitution, there are two ways to propose amendments. First is a vote by two-thirds of each house of Congress. We know that is not likely. Second is a Constitutional Convention to propose amendments, an “Article V convention.”
It’s simple. Thirty-four states would need to petition Congress for a convention. Then, 38 states would need to ratify anything that came out of this Constitutional Convention.
Imagine this scenario that could help restore America’s economic well-being:
Governors of each state call a special session of their legislatures to petition Congress for a Constitutional Convention. This places every member of every state’s Legislature on the record as being for or against a Constitutional Convention to decide whether a balanced budget should be required for the U.S. government. Once the Constitutional Convention is held, if a balanced budget amendment is agreed on, the process would start again with each governor calling for a special session of the Legislature to vote yes — or no — on that amendment.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/37718.html#ixzz0oy12q5dN
Is Ole Savior switching parties?
It may be surprise to everyone in Democratic Farmer Labor Party that Ole Savior, a frequent candidate decided to file as Republican to run for Governor. Its latest stunt that Savior is pulling besides having an Elvis impostor as running mate.
I am sure after this, he will be banned from speaking at the next DFL state convention.
You could find the proof: Candidate Filing on Mark Ritchie’s website
I am sure after this, he will be banned from speaking at the next DFL state convention.
You could find the proof: Candidate Filing on Mark Ritchie’s website
Friday, May 21, 2010
FCC changes could affect MN video phone provider
Source: KSTP 5
You could watch video HERE
Phyllis and Neil Jenson of Roseville say their lives changed for the better when a video phone came into the picture.
When the two got one five years ago, dat to day things became easier.
"now I can talk to a doctor or nurse, the interpreter explain it clearly, and I don't have to go to the clinic. It's all there on the videophone, I just have to go pick ip my medicine, it's much faster," saysPhyllis Jensen.
A new proposal by the FCC could take away the video phone that thousands in Minnesota's deaf community depend on.
The phone works by allowing a deaf person to make a call using sign language on one end, while a interpreters reads those signs and communicates with the other person on the other end.
For the deaf community, this is a free service.
The FCC reimburses providers like Sorenson Communications.
In the current three year plan, set to expire at the end of June, the FCC paid back more than six dollars a minute.
The new proposal would reduce the rate by 40 percent, down to $3.89.
"if this proposed rate is adopted, it will lead to Sorenson's bankruptcy," says the director of the St. paul Center.
He also says the proposal doesn't factor in costs for research, development and training.
Senator Klobuchar signed a letter to the FCC asking it to reconsider.
The FCC says it will take into account Sorenson's date before making a decision. The new rates will kick in July 1st.
You could watch video HERE
Phyllis and Neil Jenson of Roseville say their lives changed for the better when a video phone came into the picture.
When the two got one five years ago, dat to day things became easier.
"now I can talk to a doctor or nurse, the interpreter explain it clearly, and I don't have to go to the clinic. It's all there on the videophone, I just have to go pick ip my medicine, it's much faster," saysPhyllis Jensen.
A new proposal by the FCC could take away the video phone that thousands in Minnesota's deaf community depend on.
The phone works by allowing a deaf person to make a call using sign language on one end, while a interpreters reads those signs and communicates with the other person on the other end.
For the deaf community, this is a free service.
The FCC reimburses providers like Sorenson Communications.
In the current three year plan, set to expire at the end of June, the FCC paid back more than six dollars a minute.
The new proposal would reduce the rate by 40 percent, down to $3.89.
"if this proposed rate is adopted, it will lead to Sorenson's bankruptcy," says the director of the St. paul Center.
He also says the proposal doesn't factor in costs for research, development and training.
Senator Klobuchar signed a letter to the FCC asking it to reconsider.
The FCC says it will take into account Sorenson's date before making a decision. The new rates will kick in July 1st.
Faribault native wants action in council run
By: James Warden, Faribault Daily
Sonny Wasilowski thinks City Council needs someone who can act decisively.
He’s watched the council discuss issues such as downtown color ordinances and cost-saving measures without taking any action.
“The residents of Faribault really deserve a person on the council who can make simple and tough decisions,” Wasilowski said. “From simple decisions to tough decisions, the leaders should be able to make those decisions quickly.”
The Faribault native is running for City Council and pledges to be a man of action if voters choose him to serve.
Faribault elects its council members at large. Councilwoman Kay Duchene and councilmen Roger Johnson and Kevin Voracek have terms expiring this year.
Wasilowski describes himself as neither a liberal nor conservative. He said he’ll listen to all ideas and then take action.
“I’m just a public servant. I’ve done a lot of community involvement,” the 29-year-old said.
Wasilowski promised to manage the city’s budget challenges by working with city staff to hear how they thought Faribault could save money. He likes proposals they introduced last summer that included employee furloughs and 38-hour work weeks.
He’d also like to compress the the current opening hours into a Tuesday to Friday schedule that maintains the same hours but keeps the offices open later in the evening.
Faribault does not need to raise taxes to manage its budget crunch, Wasilowski said.
“I have the fullest confidence that the city employees know what needs to be done without raising taxes,” he wrote in an e-mail to the Daily News. “Along with community members, they’ve submitted many suggestions — I would aggressively go through them and take action on those suggestions to cut costs.”
Wasilowski is on the Daily News’ reader advisory panel.
Wasilowski has been involved in a variety of service organizations. He spent two years on the Site Council for Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, where he also went to school.
“I just happen to be deaf. It’s not a big part of who I am,” he said.
He also attended Jefferson Elementary, Faribault Middle School and Faribault High School.
Wasilowski also is a board member for Christ Through Hands Ministry and helped the Georgia American Sign Language Teachers Association and the Faribault Deaf Club attain 501(c)(3) status.
This experience, and his willingness to make the tough decisions, would make him an asset on the council, he said.
“I believe the city is doing good right now, but it could be great,” he said.
— Staff writer James Warden may be reached at 333-3127
Sonny Wasilowski thinks City Council needs someone who can act decisively.
He’s watched the council discuss issues such as downtown color ordinances and cost-saving measures without taking any action.
“The residents of Faribault really deserve a person on the council who can make simple and tough decisions,” Wasilowski said. “From simple decisions to tough decisions, the leaders should be able to make those decisions quickly.”
The Faribault native is running for City Council and pledges to be a man of action if voters choose him to serve.
Faribault elects its council members at large. Councilwoman Kay Duchene and councilmen Roger Johnson and Kevin Voracek have terms expiring this year.
Wasilowski describes himself as neither a liberal nor conservative. He said he’ll listen to all ideas and then take action.
“I’m just a public servant. I’ve done a lot of community involvement,” the 29-year-old said.
Wasilowski promised to manage the city’s budget challenges by working with city staff to hear how they thought Faribault could save money. He likes proposals they introduced last summer that included employee furloughs and 38-hour work weeks.
He’d also like to compress the the current opening hours into a Tuesday to Friday schedule that maintains the same hours but keeps the offices open later in the evening.
Faribault does not need to raise taxes to manage its budget crunch, Wasilowski said.
“I have the fullest confidence that the city employees know what needs to be done without raising taxes,” he wrote in an e-mail to the Daily News. “Along with community members, they’ve submitted many suggestions — I would aggressively go through them and take action on those suggestions to cut costs.”
Wasilowski is on the Daily News’ reader advisory panel.
Wasilowski has been involved in a variety of service organizations. He spent two years on the Site Council for Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, where he also went to school.
“I just happen to be deaf. It’s not a big part of who I am,” he said.
He also attended Jefferson Elementary, Faribault Middle School and Faribault High School.
Wasilowski also is a board member for Christ Through Hands Ministry and helped the Georgia American Sign Language Teachers Association and the Faribault Deaf Club attain 501(c)(3) status.
This experience, and his willingness to make the tough decisions, would make him an asset on the council, he said.
“I believe the city is doing good right now, but it could be great,” he said.
— Staff writer James Warden may be reached at 333-3127
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Rep. Steve Gottwalt E-Newsletter Update 5-18-10
Rach's note: Rep. Steve Gottwalt posted this on his Facebook page and with his permission, I can post this in case if my readers whose are living in his district wondering what Rep. Gottwalt have to say at end of 2010 Legislative Session.
Rep. Steve Gottwalt E-Newsletter Update 5-18-10
Dear Neighbor:
The 2010 Legislative Session, and the brief special session, are over --
"sine die." Your State Legislature and Governor Pawlenty were able to
reach agreement on a proposal that eliminates Minnesota’s $3 billion
budget deficit for this year without tax increases, and without
extending our time in St. Paul. I'm sure that's the result most
Minnesotans wanted.
While I'm pleased we balanced the budget for this year, the deeper
concern is for next year when we expect to face a state budget deficit
of $7 billion. Unfortunately, the majority in charge of our legislature
again managed to ignore our long term budget problems. This year's
budget settlement does little to help grow private sector jobs, downsize
government, reform state programs, or cut spending long-term.
The deal, reached just before midnight Sunday night, balances the budget
primarily by shifting $2 billion of K-12 education funding to the next
biennium, and approving Governor Pawlenty's unallotments for this year
only.
It also includes a controvercial option for the next governor to put
more than 100,000 Minnesotans into Medicaid through the ObamaCare
federal health program. As I have mentioned before, tieing ourselves to
ObamaCare is deeply concerning, especially since there is no assurance
of federal funding for this after 2014. The entire cost would then fall
on Minnesota taxpayers!
This year's budget settlement is a missed opportunity to reform
government, and spend tax dollars more efficiently and effectively.
Instead of working hard to set good priorities and live within our
means, the majority in charge kicked the can down the road to next year
when the challenge will be bigger than ever.
Again, for those who believe the solution is higher taxes on "wealthy"
Minnesotans, the facts suggest otherwise. Minnesota's spending has grown
at a double-digit rate for decades, while our economy and revenues have
not. We cannot continue to grow government at the expense of jobs and
job creators. It's killing the "goose" that lays Minnesota's "golden
eggs."
The need for true reform could not be clearer! But this year, the
legislature chose to ignore future liabilities for Minnesotans, and
continue to deficit spend. (Frankly, that's the same approach driving
our crippling federal deficit.) By permanently reforming government
spending, we could have taken a significant chunk out of next year’s
projected budget deficit. Instead, we’ve taken care of only the current
problem, and will leave the future shortfall to a new legislature and
new governor.
I have to admit, it's been great to get home after this session and see
my beautiful family, enjoy the wonderful weather, and focus more energy
on my "regular" job. I also know we have much more work to do! This
summer, I will participate in legislative discussions aimed at reducing
and streamlining the legislature and government, and moving forward with
common sense health care reforms for state programs. We have a great
deal of extremely challenginmg work ahead, and I appreciate your
confidence in allowing me to represent you at our State Legislature.
Thank you, and please keep in touch!
Sincerely in service,
Rep. Steve Gottwalt
House District 15A
St. Cloud, Waite Park, St. Augusta and Rockville
Dear Neighbor:
The 2010 Legislative Session, and the brief special session, are over --
"sine die." Your State Legislature and Governor Pawlenty were able to
reach agreement on a proposal that eliminates Minnesota’s $3 billion
budget deficit for this year without tax increases, and without
extending our time in St. Paul. I'm sure that's the result most
Minnesotans wanted.
While I'm pleased we balanced the budget for this year, the deeper
concern is for next year when we expect to face a state budget deficit
of $7 billion. Unfortunately, the majority in charge of our legislature
again managed to ignore our long term budget problems. This year's
budget settlement does little to help grow private sector jobs, downsize
government, reform state programs, or cut spending long-term.
The deal, reached just before midnight Sunday night, balances the budget
primarily by shifting $2 billion of K-12 education funding to the next
biennium, and approving Governor Pawlenty's unallotments for this year
only.
It also includes a controvercial option for the next governor to put
more than 100,000 Minnesotans into Medicaid through the ObamaCare
federal health program. As I have mentioned before, tieing ourselves to
ObamaCare is deeply concerning, especially since there is no assurance
of federal funding for this after 2014. The entire cost would then fall
on Minnesota taxpayers!
This year's budget settlement is a missed opportunity to reform
government, and spend tax dollars more efficiently and effectively.
Instead of working hard to set good priorities and live within our
means, the majority in charge kicked the can down the road to next year
when the challenge will be bigger than ever.
Again, for those who believe the solution is higher taxes on "wealthy"
Minnesotans, the facts suggest otherwise. Minnesota's spending has grown
at a double-digit rate for decades, while our economy and revenues have
not. We cannot continue to grow government at the expense of jobs and
job creators. It's killing the "goose" that lays Minnesota's "golden
eggs."
The need for true reform could not be clearer! But this year, the
legislature chose to ignore future liabilities for Minnesotans, and
continue to deficit spend. (Frankly, that's the same approach driving
our crippling federal deficit.) By permanently reforming government
spending, we could have taken a significant chunk out of next year’s
projected budget deficit. Instead, we’ve taken care of only the current
problem, and will leave the future shortfall to a new legislature and
new governor.
I have to admit, it's been great to get home after this session and see
my beautiful family, enjoy the wonderful weather, and focus more energy
on my "regular" job. I also know we have much more work to do! This
summer, I will participate in legislative discussions aimed at reducing
and streamlining the legislature and government, and moving forward with
common sense health care reforms for state programs. We have a great
deal of extremely challenginmg work ahead, and I appreciate your
confidence in allowing me to represent you at our State Legislature.
Thank you, and please keep in touch!
Sincerely in service,
Rep. Steve Gottwalt
House District 15A
St. Cloud, Waite Park, St. Augusta and Rockville
Why can't campaign workers get same training as postal workers?
By Rach Eggert, Rach's Political Report
During nice weather, political campaigns send out their workers/volunteers inculding myself to do doorknocking or literature drop. I've had some close calls on my routes in the past inculding one time when I was doing literature drop in South Dakota back in 2004.
It would be nice if political parties call in animal control to train people who are interested in doing doorknock and literature drop. Here is an article from KARE 11.
Minn. postal carriers learn how to avoid dog bites
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis animal control officers are teaching postal carriers an on-the-job important survival tool: how to avoid dog bites.
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is conducting the training for about 50 U.S. postal carriers Thursday morning at the Lowry Avenue Post Office. The agency says there have been 72 reported dog bites in Minneapolis in 2010 and that children, mail carriers and delivery persons represent a significant portion of bite victims.
The training aims to teach mail carriers to not only avoid dog bites but to report dangerous dogs on their route. Animal Care and Control says dangerous dogs can be indicators of underlying criminal activity at a household, including gangs, drugs or domestic violence.
During nice weather, political campaigns send out their workers/volunteers inculding myself to do doorknocking or literature drop. I've had some close calls on my routes in the past inculding one time when I was doing literature drop in South Dakota back in 2004.
It would be nice if political parties call in animal control to train people who are interested in doing doorknock and literature drop. Here is an article from KARE 11.
Minn. postal carriers learn how to avoid dog bites
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis animal control officers are teaching postal carriers an on-the-job important survival tool: how to avoid dog bites.
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is conducting the training for about 50 U.S. postal carriers Thursday morning at the Lowry Avenue Post Office. The agency says there have been 72 reported dog bites in Minneapolis in 2010 and that children, mail carriers and delivery persons represent a significant portion of bite victims.
The training aims to teach mail carriers to not only avoid dog bites but to report dangerous dogs on their route. Animal Care and Control says dangerous dogs can be indicators of underlying criminal activity at a household, including gangs, drugs or domestic violence.
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