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Somalis hope compassion guides judge in ISIS sentencing

Somalis hope compassion guides judge in ISIS sentencing

Observers say the judge has a tough task ahead in deciding the fate of nine young Somali-American Minnesotans who've either pleaded guilty or been convicted of crimes tied to trying to join the ISIS terror group.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Update on the body camera bill sitting with Governor Dayton

A bill calling for statewide guidelines for the use of law enforcement body cameras sits on Governor Dayton's desk, and he remains unsure if he'll sign it. A voice in favor of the bill and a voice with serious concerns about the legislation weigh in.
by MPR News Staff

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Wisconsin, other states sue over Obama's school transgender directive

Wisconsin, other states sue over Obama's school transgender directive

The challenge, which asks a judge to declare the directive unlawful, follows a federal directive to U.S. schools this month to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity.
by Associated Press

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Minneapolis group cheers ruling in Southwest light rail lawsuit

A federal judge ruled the Metropolitan Council must turn over records of negotiations and agreements related to the planning of the controversial light rail line.
by Tim Nelson

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Prince bill racing through Legislature despite concerns

Prince bill racing through Legislature despite concerns

Prince's name, likeness, voice and even that unpronounceable symbol could be afforded special protection under legislation speeding through the Minnesota Legislature. Some, though, worry the hasty consideration could pose problems.
by Brian Bakst

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Children's Theatre awaits final sex abuse lawsuits

Children's Theatre awaits final sex abuse lawsuits

Decades after young people were abused there, the alleged abusers are gone - but their legacy remains.
by Todd Melby

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Colorado inmate claims Prince is his father, seeks DNA test

Colorado inmate claims Prince is his father, seeks DNA test

In an affidavit, the man's mother, Marsha Henson, contends that she met Prince in the lobby of a Kansas City hotel in July of 1976 and that they drank wine together, checked into another hotel and had unprotected sex there.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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