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Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of pork

Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of pork

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday over a California animal cruelty law that could raise the cost of bacon and other pork products nationwide. The case’s outcome is important to the nation’s $26-billion-a-year pork industry. 
by The Associated Press

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Chauvin trial judge's advice to colleagues: Take breaks, keep comments short and stay off Twitter

Chauvin trial judge's advice to colleagues: Take breaks, keep comments short and stay off Twitter

At a conference in Nevada on Monday, Peter Cahill offered candid advice to his colleagues on managing high-profile cases. Among other things, he urged his fellow judges to find ways to manage stress, keep comments from the bench to a minimum and stay off of Twitter.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota to get more than $10 million for school safety in the wake of Uvalde

Minnesota to get more than $10 million for school safety in the wake of Uvalde

The money is intended for mental health support programs as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which was signed in the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 children and two teachers dead. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minnesota judge could dismiss transgender prison inmate's discrimination lawsuit

Minnesota judge could dismiss transgender prison inmate's discrimination lawsuit

Christina Lusk of Minneapolis sued the Minnesota Department of Corrections in June. Lusk alleges she is unsafe in the Moose Lake men's prison, and the department should not base placement decisions solely on inmates' genitalia.
by Matt Sepic

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New Minneapolis public safety leader lashes out on Twitter, regrets it

New Minneapolis public safety leader lashes out on Twitter, regrets it

Cedric Alexander, who heads an office that oversees Minneapolis police and fire departments and the city’s 911 system, sent rude replies on Twitter Thursday to people asking him about police presence in downtown.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Native adoption law at center of Supreme Court case used 'every day' in Minnesota

Native adoption law at center of Supreme Court case used 'every day' in Minnesota

The Supreme Court will hear a case on the Indian Child Welfare Act this session. We asked an attorney who runs a law clinic for Native families to help us understand the law and what’s at stake.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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George Floyd killing: Judge pans 'delirium' defense at ex-cops' state trial

George Floyd killing: Judge pans 'delirium' defense at ex-cops' state trial

In earlier trials around Floyd’s police custody killing, defense attorneys had argued that Floyd’s “excited delirium” had justified the force officers used to subdue him. However, Judge Peter Cahill told attorneys Thursday he believes the concept has been “debunked.”
by Jon Collins

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