Legal

This section explores important legal updates across Minnesota—from new state legislation to significant court rulings. Whether it’s a case impacting injury law, consumer protection, or civil rights, our legal coverage helps St. Cloud residents stay informed about their rights and the evolving justice system.

Should Good People Get a Little Dirty

There is a raging debate going on between the executive and the judicial branches over deportation.

By Mike Bryant

/ 20 Mar 2025

End of an Era – John H. Bradshaw

It’s with his blessing and with a very heavy heart that I am here to notify you that John entered hospice this week. He isn’t in pain, but as he says, “the old ticker isn’t what it was.”

By Mike Bryant

/ 12 Mar 2025

Lawyer Advertising: Ever Changing

I have been around long enough to remember things before the Internet. Back when it was phonebooks and newspaper ads that worked.

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 Mar 2025

2nd and the 7th Amendment

It can be frustrating when you listen to politicians talk about the United States Constitution. Because some of them seem to read only parts.

By Mike Bryant

/ 11 Feb 2025

Trump Sues 60 Minutes

It's interesting to watch the flurry of lawsuits that have come out of the 2024 election.

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Feb 2025

Range Trial Teaches Lessons on Statements

In both civil and criminal cases, we are regularly reminding potential clients of the dangers of giving statements without understanding the law and the importance of certain questions.

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Feb 2025

The Whiskey Rebellion: Sets up 24 Hours of Pardons

The counties very first pardon was by President George Washington. When he pardoned one hundred and fifty people who participated in the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion before they were convicted of treason.

By Mike Bryant

/ 21 Jan 2025

REMEMBERING A HERO

It’s another MLK day. And each year, I have in the past posted one of his speeches about justice. This year, it is a letter.

By Mike Bryant

/ 20 Jan 2025

Pause: Is State Farm Stadium the Right Site?

I like many, am looking forward to the Monday night Vikings playoff game and was excited by the plan to move the game to a neutral site.

By Mike Bryant

/ 12 Jan 2025

Back to Work and Back to Court

I thankfully have had some great opportunities in my carrier. I was in court Monday am after getting sworn in on a Friday afternoon. I was in the Little Falls courthouse Jan 2nd as it opened in 2000 I started a trial in Stearns County…

By Mike Bryant

/ 2 Jan 2025

Looking Forward to 2025

It’s a New Year. A time for renewal. A time for looking back. A time to make resolutions. My practice is to do this on a personal and professional level. Although I enjoy this practice so much the two can blend on many levels. My…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Jan 2025

Trump Sues Des Moines Register

Apparently, Our next President (and former President) is suing another media unit. After settling with ABC. The claim is based on an argument that a poll the paper published the week before the election was inaccurate and attempted to interfere with the results. Since he…

By Mike Bryant

/ 18 Dec 2024