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Freistatt, a thriving and bustling metropolitan community in Minnesota, was originally founded in the late 1800's on the southwest side of a three-river convergence. Over the centuries the town grew and spread to all side of the convergence and currently has a population 3.5 million.  Despite this large population, the city is quite compact. An easy one-half to one hour drive will have you in more rural environments. As is typical of a lot of large cities, it is made of various suburbs that have been incorporated over time.<br><br>*DISCLAIMER: Geographic note, this city is loosely based on the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, and surrounding suburbs. <br><br>

The North Star State, The Land of 10,000 lakes, and The Gopher State (named for the state university mascot, not an over abundanced of burrowing pests) are all names for the state of Minnesota. The people are nice and value community. Firmly trained into people is the idea of "You before myself" and "Minnesota Nice".

However, beneath the surface of every gentle lake runs a deeper, darker current. For the most part the general population has been able to carry on their blissful ignorance. But how long will that last?  Those in the know, those that keep wands, talons, and fangs on the beat of the things have felt a left a change in the current. While they choose to protect themselves, the regular joes, or will they side with whatever is slowly rising.


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== Supernatural Point of View ==
See appropriate Sphere landing pages.<br>
'''[[Mage]]'''<br>
'''[[Mortal]]'''<br>
'''[[Shifter]]'''<br>
'''[[Bygones]]'''<br>
'''[[Demon]]'''<br>

= Laws =
All laws players are use to in the RL United States apply to this segment of the game. Where laws would differ between States, differ to Minnesota state laws.
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Law enforcement consists of city police for the city proper, and Sheriffs for the more rural areas. If it not unusual to see Sheriffs in the city, especially around the government centers.
== Gun Laws ==
 
IC weapons laws are a reflection of the laws in Minnesota in real life.<br>
 
A permit is required to carry a firearm in public.<br>
A background check is required at the time of purchase.<br>
A permit is required to purchase a firearm.<br>
A firearm must be transported unloaded and in a secured gun case in a vehicle.<br>
- headache racks in vehicles is not allowed.<br>
At home, a firearm must be kept unloaded and locked up in a cabinet, safe, gun
vault or storage case.<br>
No one may carry a firearm in a private airplane unless it is unloaded and in
a closed case or closed baggage area.<br><br>
 
If you are convicted of a felony crime of violence, you permanently loose your 
right to possess firearms and ammunition.<br><br>
 
It is a felony to sell or possess the following items:<br>
silencers, machine guns, short-barreled shotguns, machine gun conversion kits, or
trigger activators.<br><br>
 
It is a gross misdemeanor for anyone to buy, sell or assemble <br>
"Saturday Night Specials" pistol. This is defined as a pistol made from any<br>
material having a melting point of less than 1,000 degrees Fahreneheit, any <br>
material with an upper tensile strength less than 55,000 pounds pre square inch,<br>
or any powdered metal with a density less than 7.5 grams per cubic centimeter.<br><br>
 
Private detectives, bodyguards, etc that carry a weapon as part of their <br>
employment must satisfactorily complete training in the safe use of firearms.<br><br>
 
Each discharge of a firearm by a security guard in the course of their employment<br>
must be reported to the locl sheriff or chief of police.<br><br>
 
All health professionals must immediately report to local police or sheriff any<br>
gunshot wound they are required to treat or bandage.<br>

=Government=
== State Government ==
Freistat is the state capital, as such is houses both the state and city government systems.
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State government consists the following:
*'''Legislative Branch''' - Responsibilities: Enact and revise laws at the state level
** House of Representatives - 134 members (two from each district)
** Senate - 67 members (1 from each district)
** Legislative Commissions
*'''Executive Branch'''
** State Auditor
*** Attorney General
** Governor
*** State Departments and Agencies 
** Lieutenant Governor
*** Secretary of State (also answers to Governor)
*'''Judicial Branch'''
**Supreme Court
**Court of Appeals
**District Court
== Freistatt City Government==
Board of Estimate and Taxation
*Mayor
**Office of Community Safety
**Office of Public Service
**Office of City Attorney
*City Council
**Office of City Attorney
**Office of City Clerk
**Office of City Auditor
*Park & Recreation Board
**Office of City Auditor

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|colspan="7"| <center> '''Mayor''': Gregg Merritt</center>
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|colspan="7"| <center> '''City Council'''</center>
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| Ellis Troy (46F)   ||       Mick Snyders (35M)  ||     Tevin Barr (25M)  ||  Walter Oaklynn (69M)
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| Liberty Smythe(37F)  ||    Syd Woodward (50M)||  Vivian Beck (30F)   ||      Zola Bishop (40F)  
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|Jason Newman (55M) ||   Scott Paulson (33M)  ||     Georgie Woolf (29F)  ||    Chelle Taton (42F)
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| Francis Boyce (65F)
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= Maps =
*[[Freistatt Map]] - highway overview map
*[[Freistatt Downtown Map]]
*[[White Elk Map]]
*[[Pine Springs Map]]
*[[Waterton Map]]
*[[North Falls Map]]
*[[Birchwood Map]]
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