A St. Paul lawmakers have drafted legislation this year in hopes of curbing a rash of copper wire thefts that have darkened streets, cost millions in repairs and resulted in injuries to Minnesotans. The bill, authored by Rep. Athena Hollins, DFL-St. Paul, would require a commissioner-approved license for people who buy or sell copper in Minnesota. Businesses purchasing copper would be required .
The legal actions, alluding to similar accusations, aim to obtain court orders preventing the sugar companies from engaging in illegal activities and seeking unspecified financial compensation.
According to the St. Paul Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Fifth Street East and Cedar Street just before 7 p.m.
Snacks include $8 nachos or chips and salsa for $6. Happy hour has $5 chips and salsa as well as $2 oysters. Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. daily, when Dunkin' Dippers are $2 each and wine is $4; tallboys and a shot are $7.