Senate Rules and Administration - Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct
Key Moments
Ms. Dangle — The chair asked Ms. Dangle for a brief update and follow-up questions about the status of the related court matter. Ms. Dangle reported that the omnibus hearing had been continued, that there had been no new court hearings or orders, and that her review of the online filings showed no opinions issued in Alpha News v. City of Detroit Lakes. The discussion also referenced her earlier statement that the court hearing was scheduled for Monday, July 1.
Andrew Mathews — Asked about a separate hearing and the status of a ruling on body cam footage.
Andrew Mathews — The chair addressed Senator Matthews by name.
Andrew Mathews — Ms. Dangle responded to Senator Matthews' question.
Andrew Mathews — Asked follow-up questions about the separate hearing and body cam footage.
Andrew Mathews — Ms. Dangle responded to his question.
Andrew Mathews — Said he is out of town the whole third week.
Andrew Mathews — Said he is out of town that week for a conference.
Andrew Mathews — Said he is unavailable that whole third week.
Andrew Mathews — Indicated as available for the proposed date.
Andrew Mathews — Asked whether 11:00 works.
Andrew Mathews — Agrees with the chair and notes his understanding of criminal procedure and calendaring.
Mary Kunesh — Senator Mary Kunesh is identified as making the motion to defer action on the matter until July 25 at 11:00, with the possibility of revisiting it sooner if new information becomes available. The chair and others then reference and adopt her motion, confirming that the subcommittee will defer action as proposed.
Bobby Champion — Bobby Champion is addressed as chair and then leads a continuous procedural discussion: he works with members to settle the next meeting date and time, explains the scheduling rationale, moves the committee to a vote on the motion, cautions members to focus on process and relevant information, makes an announcement about the executive session recording and the next meeting date, and then adjourns the committee.
Jeremy Miller — Suggested meeting on July 2nd, then noted he is unavailable the following week and suggested July 8th or 9th.
Jeremy Miller — Said he is unavailable the week of July 8th and available the week of July 15th.
Jeremy Miller — Said he is available the week of July 22nd and reiterated the goal is to find a workable schedule.
Jeremy Miller — Said he is available Monday the 15th and continued discussing scheduling.
Jeremy Miller — Indicated as available for the proposed date.
Jeremy Miller — Says a later morning time would work because of a 2-hour drive and work obligations.
Jeremy Miller — Asked whether 11:00 works.
Jeremy Miller — Asks about subpoena authority for body cam footage and later explains why the July 25th date is being chosen.
Jeremy Miller — Referenced as the member proposing the July 25th date at 11:00 a.m. and allowing an earlier meeting if needed.
Jeremy Miller — Referenced in the motion to set the July 25th meeting date at 11:00 a.m.
Jeremy Miller — Referenced as the member whose motion is under consideration.
Mr. Ringstrom — Offers legal perspective that little new information is likely by July 25th and that final judgment may be months away.