Minnesota State Law Library Minnesota State Law Library The Minnesota State Law Library is a law library operated by the judicial branch of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is currently housed in the ground level of the Minnesota Judicial Center, which was built in 1915. An expansion of the building was completed in 1990. The Minnesota Judicial Center is adjacent to the State Capitol in St. Paul. As cited in the Minnesota Constitution, the State Law Librarian is appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court. In its long history, the library has benefitted from the contributions of 25 State Librarians/State Law Librarians, who have
Minnesota State Patrol to the "Minnesota State Patrol." Troopers are issued the Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 S&W sidearm and have Safariland 6360 Level 3 holsters. The patch worn by members of the Minnesota State Patrol evolved from "The Great Seal" which is placed on all official state documents. Since the establishment of the Minnesota State Patrol, eight officers have died while on duty. Minnesota State Patrol The Minnesota State Patrol is the statewide police force in the state of Minnesota. While the State Patrol concentrates primarily on traffic enforcement and highway safety it also has a statewide law enforcement role. Troopers are