May 30-31, 2013
Hennepin County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 05/31/2013 01:42 PM CDT
Sight of son's body leaves defendant inconsolable
by Abby Simon, Star Tribune
May 29, 2013
Kao Chongsua Xiong’s shoulders heaved and he sobbed uncontrollably, his wails drowning out a medical examiner’s testimony of how a single bullet fired by his 4-year-old son tore through the aorta of his youngest child, killing the toddler. [Hennepin County medical examiner's staff menitoned]
Hennepin County to begin same-sex marriage license applications June 6
by Joe Kimball, MinnPost
May 30, 2013
Hennepin County officials say they will begin accepting same-sex marriage applications on June 6, in preparation for the new state law that goes into effect Aug. 1.
Female body found in water near Mendota Bridge
by Andy Greder, Pioneer Press
May 29, 2013
A female body was removed from a backwater area between the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers near the Mendota Bridge, the Hennepin County sheriff's office said.
Female's body recovered from Mississippi River near Fort Snelling
by Paul Walsh, Star Tribune
May 29, 2013
The body of a female was removed late Wednesday morning from the Mississippi River near Fort Snelling, authorities said.
Marriage licenses available to same-sex couples June 6 in Hennepin County
by Lindsey LaBelle, Fox 9
May 30, 2013
Many couples looking to tie the knot now that same-sex marriage is legal in Minnesota won't have to wait much longer. Starting June 6, marriage license applications will be available to same-sex couples in Hennepin County.
Largest Minnesota counties to make same-sex marriage license applications available June 6
by Rochelle Olson, Star Tribune
May 30, 2013
Next Thursday, same-sex couples in Minnesota can take the first legal step toward stomping the glass, jumping the broom and kissing the bride/groom. [Mark Chapin, registrar and director of taxpayer services for Hennepin County, Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin quoted]
Hennepin County Medical Center Unveils Mother-Baby Program
MD News
May 30, 2013
The program is The first of its kind in Minnesota to offer a range of mental health services to support women and families. [Helen Kim, M.D., a psychiatrist and Director of the Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) Women’s Mental Health Program and new Mother-Baby Program quoted]
COMMUNITY VOICES | How well does the library serve the public?
by Susan Kolstad, Twin Cities Daily Planet
May 29, 2013
The people who make decisions for the Hennepin County Library have a different concept of “public” than I have. When the new library at East Lake St in Minneapolis was built, we were given wonderful windows, some places to sit and a lot more digital access. [Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin quoted]
Rosenblum: American Indian student volunteers fill need at HCMC
by Gail Roseblum, Star Tribune
May 29, 2013
Aida Winona Strom walked into a hospital room at Hennepin County Medical Center recently and faced an unhappy patient. [Aida Winona Strom HCMC’s American Indian patient advocate quoted]
Hennepin County to start processing same-sex marriage licenses
by Megan Boldt, Pioneer Press
May 30, 2013
Hennepin County will start accepting marriage license applications for same-sex couples on June 6 -- eight weeks before the new state law goes into effect.
Public Affairs News Update is a summary of content we think you may helpful; for internal research purposes by Hennepin County staff. If you see additional news you would like us to include, contact Stephanie Watts.
Hennepin County Public Affairs—Carolyn Marinan, Director, 612-348-5969
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