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Crime, Law and Justice

Judge commits man who crashed into gate at governor's mansion

Judge commits man who crashed into gate at governor's mansion

Clinton Fouquette, who smashed his car into the gate of the governor's mansion late last year, is heading to the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center after being found incompetent to stand trial.
by Alisa Roth

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Phishing scam hit MN agency; data of 3K possibly exposed

The Minnesota Department of Human Services says it's sending letters to people whose personal information -- including phone numbers, birth dates and information about child protection cases -- might have been exposed in a September data breach.
by Brian Bakst

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Race, immigration and the 'American Dream'

Race, immigration and the 'American Dream'

A discussion of race, immigration and the "American Dream" in the 21st century.
by MPR News Staff

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Legalizing marijuana: Can Minnesota learn from other states?

Legalizing marijuana: Can Minnesota learn from other states?

Minnesota could be the next state to consider legalizing recreational marijuana. Getting there, though, means lawmakers must answer some hard questions other states have faced. Here are the key issues that will demand the Capitol's attention.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis man with mental illness sues city over Taser use

Minneapolis man with mental illness sues city over Taser use

A Minneapolis man is suing the city, alleging that an officer who shocked him with a Taser stun gun during a mental health crisis used excessive force in violation of department policies. The city says the man's conduct justified the officers' response.
by Alisa Roth

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U.S. slips in annual global corruption rankings

U.S. slips in annual global corruption rankings

The latest Corruption Perceptions Index shows the U.S. dropped six spots, to No. 22 out of 180 countries and territories. It's listed right after France and before the United Arab Emirates.
by Daniella Cheslow

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Federal judge dismisses child protection lawsuit

Federal judge dismisses child protection lawsuit

The attorney for a group alleging Minnesota child protection laws violate parents' rights vows to appeal.
by Brandt Williams

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Shooting that hurt 5 officers started with warrant attempt

It started as an attempt to serve a search warrant at a suspected drug house and quickly turned into a gun battle that killed two suspects and injured five officers, including four who were shot, Houston's police chief said.
by Associated Press

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Mueller investigation 'close to being completed,' acting attorney general says

Mueller investigation 'close to being completed,' acting attorney general says

Matthew Whitaker said that he's been fully briefed on the Russia investigation and that he was looking forward to a final report from special counsel Robert Mueller.

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