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Public art initiative announced
NORTH MANKATO -- The city of North Mankato, in partnership with Twin Rivers Council for the Arts, is accepting proposals to implement the first round of public art and creative placemaking projects in North Mankato.
The goal is to bring vibrancy and unexpected fun into the community. North Mankato is looking to fund five projects that demonstrate a clear idea, project budget and have a strong community component. For details, eligibility requirements, project scope and online application, visit www.northkatoideas.com. Deadline to apply is June 30.
Court: Son can sue father
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Minnesota man has taken a lawsuit against his father all the way to the Minnesota Supreme Court. And, dad is just fine with that.
The Supreme Court this week clarified a state law on public access for hunting, clearing the way for Corey Ouradnik to sue his father, Robert Ouradnik, over a deer hunting accident.
Corey Ouradnik broke both legs when he fell from a tree stand on the family's hunting land near Hinckley in 2012 when he was 29. His recovery took multiple surgeries and left Ouradnik with a six-figure medical bill.
The Star Tribune reports his attorney, Matt Barber, says the lawsuit is all about recovering insurance money. He says Minnesota requires people who are injured to sue the person who injured them if they hope to recover a payment.
Officer alleges improper firing
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- A University of Iowa police officer claims he was unfairly fired days before departing for a lengthy military deployment overseas.
Jeffrey Williams argues in court papers that his May 3 firing violated a state law that gives veterans job protections.
Williams was placed on leave April 19 during his final shift before leaving for a one-year deployment with the Air National Guard.
His termination followed an internal investigation into his seizure of marijuana and paraphernalia from a dorm room.
University spokeswoman Jeneane Beck says Williams allegedly violated department policies involving search and seizure and standards of conduct.
Williams' attorney, Skylar Limkemann, says his client did nothing wrong in seizing and destroying the drugs. He says nobody complained about the search and the investigation was a "sham."