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Addressing Violent Crime, Minnesota's Third State Capitol Building

Capitol Report

English - November 05, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Minnesota is facing a surge in violent crime, and lawmakers are concerned.  Recently, the Senate held an informational hearing to learn more about its impact on law enforcement and policing.  On this week's Capitol Report, Senate Transportation Chair Scott Newman, R-Hutchinson, and Judiciary and Public Safety Minority Lead Ron Latz, DFL-St. Louis Park, review the hearing and offer their perspectives on addressing violent crime.

The Minnesota State Capitol is actually the third public building to manage the state’s business.  Moderator Shannon Loehrke talks with State Capitol Historian Brian Pease about the history of Minnesota's statehouses