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Elko News

Local news for Elko, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

20 hrs ago | Minnesota Public Radio

Judge stops Elko saloon from using smoking ban loophole

“If a judge is going to rule what is and what is not theater, it's going to get sticky.”

Listen to feature audio A Scott County judge has stopped an Elko bar from staging "theater nights" to get around the state's Freedom to Breathe Act. via Minnesota Public Radio

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Related Topix: St. Paul, MN, Scott County, MN, Smoking, Medicine, Health

Friday May 9 | Star Tribune

Smoking ban drama gets a new actor: District judge

Whether a bar owner can stage "theater nights" to get around the statewide smoking ban is now in the hands of a Scott County district judge. via Star Tribune

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Related Topix: Minnesota, Scott County, MN, Arts, Theater, Dakota County, MN

Wednesday May 7 | Shakopee Valley News - Newspaper and ...

Bar smoking arguments go to Scott County judge

By Shannon Fiecke, Staff Writer Drama over the statewide smoking ban spilled into Judge Jerome Abram's Shakopee courtroom Tuesday with the first court hearing in Minnesota on the issue. via Shakopee Valley News - Newspaper and ...

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Related Topix: Scott County, MN, Shakopee, MN, New Market, MN

Tuesday May 6 | Twincities.com

Judge hears arguments in suit against bar that holds smoking 'performances'

A case over a loophole in Minnesota's smoking ban is now in the hands of a Scott County judge. via Twincities.com

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Related Topix: Scott County, MN, Shakopee, MN

Sunday May 4 | WWTC-AM Eagan

Smoking Ban Theater

“I had employees upset that their tips had gone away and they were really having trouble making ends meet. I said, 'I'm going to do everything in my power to keep all of your jobs,' ”

Posted by Lady Logician on Saturday, May 03, 2008 4:51:33 PM A loophole in the Minnesota state Smoking Ban for theatrical productions has been the subject of many stories and much wringing of hands. via WWTC-AM Eagan

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Related Topix: Scott County, MN, New Market, MN, Arts, Theater

Friday Apr 25 | Star Tribune

Elko New Market church returns to its genesis for 150th birthday

“You know, with a church being here for the people for 150 years, the church doesn't owe much but the parishioners owe the church a whole bunch”

A group of Minnesota pioneers sat down for its first mass at this farm in April 1858. via Star Tribune

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Events, Life, Hobbies, Genealogy, New Market, MN

Tuesday Apr 22 |

Highlights from 'Scott County Baseball'

“Scott County Baseball":

- the careers of the nine Scott County members in the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame

- three players who had more than 1,000 career hits - ”

Some highlights of Tom Melchior's "Scott County Baseball": - the careers of the nine Scott County members in the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame - three players who had more than 1,000 career hits ... via Jordan Independent - Newspaper and on...

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Related Topix: Scott County, MN, Shakopee, MN

Apr 13, 2008 | WCCO-TV

Health Department Seeks Smoking Ban Compliance

The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking a court order against a Scott County bar that's been exploiting a loophole in the state's smoking ban. via WCCO-TV

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Related Topix: Scott County, MN, Arts, Theater

Apr 11, 2008 | KARE 11 TV

Health Department sues bar over smoking ban loophole

“It's about helping establishments comply with the law.”

The Minnesota Department of Health asked Friday for a court injunction against a Scott County bar that is using a smoking ban loophole to allow patrons to puff away by posing as actors. via KARE 11 TV

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Related Topix: Scott County, MN, Smoking, Medicine, Health, Theater, Arts

Apr 1, 2008 | KSAX

Elko bar ordered to stop smoking 'theater nights'

A local bar owner has vowed to continue round-the-clock smoking by using the 'theater night' loophole. via KSAX

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Elko, Minnesota is located in Scott County and is part of the Minneapolis Metro Area. Zip codes in Elko include 55020.