Police, fire calls may be billed in Duluth

Last update: July 19, 2008 - 10:17 PM

Duluth city administrators are considering charging fees to property owners and drivers for police and fire responses.

City spokesman Jeff Papas says the amount of the fees haven't been set yet. If the City Council agrees to charge fees, it would then set an amount. The council could vote July 28.

Jurors to get pay cut from $20 to $10 daily

The state of Minnesota is cutting the daily payment for jurors in half.

Starting on August 4, the per diem for jurors will be reduced from $20 to $10. The Minnesota Judicial Branch says it's one of many cost-cutting moves made necessary by a $19 million budget shortfall in the state court system. Jurors will continue to be reimbursed for mileage and day care costs.

National Guard tops recruitment targets

The Minnesota Army National Guard is attracting more recruits than other parts of the military and beating its recruitment goals. The Minnesota unit has about 11,600 members.

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