Dean Richard Jahnke was born September 10, 1938, to Alfred and Ella (Rickert) Jahnke of Glencoe, Minnesota. He graduated from Glencoe High School and went on to receive his Masters of Education from Mankato State University. He spent the majority of his teaching career in the Robbinsdale School District at Sandburg Junior High teaching “shop”. He coached basketball and soccer, and was Sandburg’s athletic director.
More than 200 Black Hoosiers lost their lives to homicide in 2019, and a new report reveals the state has one of the highest overall rates of Black homicide victims in the nation. Based on federal crime data, the study found the 2019 Black homicide victimization rate in Indiana was nearly 29 homicides per 100,000 Black residents, which is the country s third-highest rate. Josh Sugarmann, executive director of the Violence Policy Center, which issued the report, said most of the states with high rankings share a common thread. .
The U.S. is trying to cope with another mass shooting after several people were killed at a holiday parade in Illinois this week. In Iowa, mental-health advocates want to stress the need for the public debate to avoid common misconceptions. .
The U.S. Supreme Court took a step to limit states abilities to pass gun-control legislation Tuesday, a move which likely will not directly impact Indiana s gun policies. The decision struck down a century-old New York law requiring people to demonstrate a self-defense need when applying for a concealed-carry permit. .
Congress continues to debate possible changes to the nation s gun laws after the recent school shooting in Texas. In the meantime, efforts move forward in Minnesota to establish safer environments in schools and surrounding communities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says gun violence is now the leading cause of death for all children and teens. .