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Ask A Trooper
Ask a Trooper

Ask a Trooper

Troy Christianson May 26, 2026 2 min read

Question: Did I hear something about a new law about stopping for school buses? Answer: In March 2026, Minnesota law changed to require drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus whenever the red lights are flashing. The stop arm does not need to be fully extended. This new requirement aims […]

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Court Reports
Trail of Fraud and Fire: Mindy Jones Gets 25 Years for Arson

Trail of Fraud and Fire: Mindy Jones Gets 25 Years for Arson

Fillmore County Journal Feb 10, 2025 4 min read

By Zech Sindt On February 3, 2025, the Iowa District Court for Allamakee County sentenced Mindy Jo Jones to a lengthy prison term following her conviction in November 2024 for first-degree arson and animal mistreatment. The case, which drew widespread attention, stemmed from a fire in Waukon, Iowa, on February 13, 2022. The blaze originated […]

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