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As the grant renewal looms, local law enforcement is gearing up for a crucial training initiative. This could change the game for new recruits.

In a world where funding for essential services is shrinking, Stearns County is finding ways to adapt and persevere.

The State of Minnesota allows for cameras on school buses to catch those committing stop arm violations but red light cameras continue to be prohibited. Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON. She says bus drivers can't be expected to clearly identify the license plate and make and model of the vehicle running the stop arm due to other responsibilities which involves the safety of the children onboard.

Stearns County Facility Dog, Nova now has a video. Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON. She says due to the interest from other prosecution offices, Stearns County is making a video to show all of what Nova does.

Many schools and law enforcement agencies in the state of Minnesota are still trying to figure out the new state law on school resource officers. Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON. She spoke last week at the statewide meeting of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association.

Last month Good Morning America was in St. Cloud recording a feature on the county's use of therapy dog, Nova. In 2021 Stearns County added a golden retriever named, Nova who was trained to work with victims who've dealt with a traumatic experiences.

With the 4th of July in the rearview mirror less fireworks are being shot off in Minnesota in the evenings. Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON. She indicates violators of Minnesota's fireworks laws rarely make it to her office with most of these offenses falling in the misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor category.

The State of Minnesota has taken steps toward the legalization of recreational marijuana with the passage of separate bills in the House and Senate at the Minnesota State Legislature.

Stearns county has had a "Drug Court" since 2002 and its success is getting noticed by the State Legislature. Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON. She explains Stearns County was the first in the state to have a "Drug Court"

Tri-County Crimestoppers twice weekly highlights the unsolved car thefts, burglaries and break-ins in the area. Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON this week. She described the type of legal penalties these individuals can face if convicted of these crimes.