Steve Cross writes: > I'm curious why the FBI is involved since none of them > apparently involve a "federal" issue.
An interesting point. If you look at the affidavit (again, that's http://wcco.com/local/local_file_252183836), there is what seems like a non-sequitur point: "16. I [the FBI agent] have reviewed the Internet website for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The website indicated that the City of Minneapolis was the recipient of a $596,655 Emergency Shelter grant from HUD in January 2005, and a $3 million Lead Hazard Control grant from HUD in September 2004." I believe that's the federal justification - the city receives federal money, local corruption could taint the distribution of such funds, thus the jurisdiction. (However, I don't believe those funds are involved in the 2401 Chicago Ave. S. project, though I may be wrong. Debate away! I also think it's interesting that FBI does based its justification by researching another federal agency through the Internet! You'd think you'd want to verify such info directly from an agency executive or staff member. David Brauer Kingfield REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
