Home & Family

Home and family safety are at the heart of community well-being. This section highlights Minnesota laws and stories about household safety, elder care, product recalls, and child protection. Our goal is to keep Central Minnesota families informed and empowered to safeguard their loved ones.

Attack of the Church Apologists

Writing the here at the Legal Examiner often comes with anonymous comments that come from people with their own agenda. The hide behind initials and rant about this or that. Funny, when they…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 Oct 2012

Preventing Residential Fires

House fires accounted for 87 percent of all fire deaths in 2001. The most dangerous place to be, in regards to fire, is in your own residence. In 2001, careless smoking was the leading cause of…

By Mike Bryant

/ 20 Oct 2012

Round Up of Good Legal Information

From time to time, I point out some legal information that impresses me as very helpful. Directly from my Goggle Reader: – Healthcare Blog has very helpful information on figuring out what…

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Oct 2012

Have a Fun and Safe Duck Hunt

Waterfowl season is in full swing here in Minnesota. Hopefully, it will be a safe one. There are a number of safety tips to keep in mind: The DNR says national statistics show more people die…

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Oct 2012

Bishop Finn : Church Leaders Being Church Leaders?

The plea of Rev. Shawn Ratigan last month to production of child pornography was a major step in the prosecution of priests who have been involved in the abuse of children. What has been…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Oct 2012

Do the Yankees Need Immunity?

Let's start with the declaimer that I am a Red Sox fan and there is very little that I could look at with the Yankees and say anything good about. That aside, there is a new protection that…

By Mike Bryant

/ 2 Oct 2012

Are the Catholic Church Leaders’ Reactions Really About the Big Money?

Spend some time reading the reactions from the apologists of the Catholic Church leaders after another scandal or article about their protection of pedophiles and it often includes shots at the…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Oct 2012

Another Helpful Research Website for Sexual Abuse Survivors

I have from time to time suggested websites for Survivors to be aware of: Helpful Research Websites for Sexual Abuse Victims, Mike Bryant | October 14, 2011 9:09 AM Recently, I got an…

By Mike Bryant

/ 15 Sep 2012

Mangoes Recalled Because of 105 Salmonella Cases

The first week of September, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that more then 900,000 mango's may need to be recalled. The Daniella-brand mangoes were grown and harvested…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Sep 2012

School Buses Are Out There

Now that many are back to school, there are buses back on the roads. Due to budget restraints, there have been changes in many routes. Kids are being driven more and walking long distances.

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Sep 2012

Back to School

Each year, I have been reminded by my good friend Mark Bello that school will be starting soon: Schools Are About to Open: Drivers Please Be Cautious!

By Mike Bryant

/ 31 Aug 2012

Fairwarning Has A Great Piece on Falling Furniture

I've written about this topic in the past: Child Proofing Furniture is Important, Mike Bryant | August 04, 2012 9:49 AM and have had an interest in the topic for years. Children need…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 Aug 2012