MANKATO — Free Press journalists won six awards in a recent competition among state news organizations sponsored by the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
The Minnesota Supreme Court will arguments on whether to permanently allow cameras in the courtroom, following trials by ex-police officers Derek Chauvin and Kim Potter that were watched by millions of people around the world. An advisory committee made up of Minnesota judges, attorneys and court personnel is recommending the court continue its routine of keeping out cameras. Minnesota media outlets and advocacy groups say it’s time the state embrace the technology like neighboring Iowa, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Minnesota’s top court is scheduled to hear arguments on the issue Tuesday.
The MN Supreme Court will hear arguments as to whether cameras will be permanently allowed in the courtroom. This debate comes following the trials of Derek Chauvin and Kim Potter.
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