Mark Ostrem

Our Court System is Not Set Up for Victims
Our Court System is Not Set Up for Victims
Our Court System is Not Set Up for Victims
Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem was a guest Wednesday on Rochester's Good Morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David. One of the questions posed today was concerning victims of "major" or "minor" crimes.  The accused gets an attorney and all the constitutional rights while the victim sits by him or herself and watches it play out in the court room...
Question: ‘Who Determines What Child Abuse is?’
Question: ‘Who Determines What Child Abuse is?’
Question: ‘Who Determines What Child Abuse is?’
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month.  An attempt to not only publicize the issue but also to let others know they are not alone in their suffering. It's been prevalent in our society forever and it hasn't seemed to slow down at all despite the good efforts of many...
Are Mental Health Courts Next for Olmsted County?
Are Mental Health Courts Next for Olmsted County?
Are Mental Health Courts Next for Olmsted County?
Minnesota Senator Al Franken, on Rochester's Good Morning a few weeks back mentioned how he would like to see more "Mental Health Courts" in the state, along the lines of the Drug Courts we have now. We brought up the subject this morning (Wednesday) with Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem...
Wednesday On Rochester’s Good Morning
Wednesday On Rochester’s Good Morning
Wednesday On Rochester’s Good Morning
Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem will be featured during the 8 o'clock hour on Rochester's Good Morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David.  We'll talk about the "suitcase murders", drug courts and anything else you wish.
Wednesday On Rochester’s Good Morning
Wednesday On Rochester’s Good Morning
Wednesday On Rochester’s Good Morning
Middle of the week already.  The Sports Expert, George Rownd will talk Twins, Vikes and more at 6:45.  Bari Amadio will stop by at 7:15 with informaton about the upcoming Ardee awards which will take place in just about a month.
County Atty Mark Ostrem On RGM [VIDEO]
County Atty Mark Ostrem On RGM [VIDEO]
County Atty Mark Ostrem On RGM [VIDEO]
Two of the big issues this morning on Rochester's Good Morning with Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem concerned the use of "body cams" by law enforcement and the recent "Child Abuse Task Force" report.