In the News
Whenever you view or read the news, more often than not you will see stories about law enforcement. For some of those situations, Backing the Blue Line may be behind the scenes helping the officers and their families in need. Due to these efforts, sometimes our organization is also featured on the news. Below are some of those stories:
*Members of the media, please see our media kit page here.
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August 11, 2018
Speech to Text for Benefit for Fallen Officers
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July 25, 2018
Police community prepares blue roses for funeral of Officer Joseph Gomm
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July 25, 2018
1,300 Roses Painted Blue To Honor Fallen Correctional Officer
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September 22, 2017
Appreciation event raises $12,000 for law enforcement
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September 21, 2017
Behind the blue roses
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September 13, 2017
Police support group paints 2,000 roses blue in honor of Officer Mathews
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September 13, 2017
Wives of Law Enforcement Officers Offer Support to Mathews' Family
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October 25, 2016
Emergency Responders & Families Honored
Hibbing Daily Tribune
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May 21, 2016
Besser 5K
Star News
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January 7, 2016
Retired Minnesota Police Officer Leland
CBS Minnesota
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November 15, 2015
Rose Prep and Donation for Fallen Officer Steven Sandberg
AikenAge
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September 19, 2015
Police appreciation march/candlelight vigil at the State Capital
CBS Minnesota
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September 3, 2015
Thank a Cop
Fox 21 Duluth
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August 20, 2015
Operation Thank an Officer
SWCTC – Cottage Grove
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January 3, 2015
Candlelight Vigil at the State Capital
CBS Local
BringMeTheNews
Rose preparation for Officer Scott Patrick’s funeral
TwinCities.com
Rose preparation for Officer Shawn Schneider’s funeral
Star Tribune
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