Shelter Forgives Attackers, and Legalizing Foraging

St. Anne’s Place, a shelter for families, was attacked by its very own neighbors across the street in the fall of 2024. But instead of finding justice through punishment, they asked for mercy for one of the assailants. Director Cheryl Paynes shares how staff sought to repair relationships with their neighbors. Plus, when Sen. Susan Pha realized she was potentially breaking the law by foraging for plants at state parks, she created a task force to help clear up the rules. We’ll dive into the gray areas in our state laws around foraging. 

Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:

• Minneapolis shelter vandalized more than year ago asked for leniency for attacker as it mends (Star Tribune) 
• Walz introduces gun violence package in Minnesota legislature (KARE 11) 
• State foraging task force set to review Minnesota rules (MinnPost) 
  

Learn more about the sponsors of this February 25th episode:

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

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