The idea that being stressed can cause a heart attack is widely held, especially by those with experiences of demanding jobs and/or bosses. And even more widely-accepted is the idea that there are in fact...
MAPLETON MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AFTER THREATENING SON An alleged threat by a father against his son resulted in the father, Brian Benson of Mapleton, being charged with assault. Benson is reported as being charged...
In today’s news of “my day at work could have been worse”, be glad you’re not the Alabama logger who saw a snake on the road while riding in a logging truck at work. After...
Does your workplace building need a trip to the doctor? Although the illness might be different than a back-to-school cod, buildings can get sick too. “Sick building syndrome” (SBS) is the generic term for a...
Minnesota Civil Forfeitures When you think of punishments the government can hand out for violations of a law, you probably think of jail time and/or fines. Although these are obviously major Do Not Cross… contenders...
Today Mrs. Hoffner, through her attorneys, issued a press release, where she read a statement to the assembled press corps. Was this a good idea? Can it possibly help her? She is the wife of...
The Mankato Child Porn Case – Todd Hoffner Mankato has made national news yet again, but not for the greatest reason, Minnesota State University-Mankato’s head football coach, Todd Hoffner, has been arrested and charged with...
Minnesota workers’ compensation courts ; If you were injured on the job in Minnesota, you’ve probably been looking into making a workers’ compensation claim (smart move). But who is it who will actually decide your...
Can Minnesota police search your cell phone without a warrant? One of the basic Fourth Amendment principles is that, in general, the police can’t “unreasonably” search a person’s home or any other area in which...
Under Minnesota’s system of workers’ compensation, permanent partial disability benefits are awarded based on a finding of what percentage of whole body impairment the worker has suffered. This percentage is based, in turn, on a...
