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Merrick Garland heads to Capitol Hill for what could be a futile exercise

Merrick Garland heads to Capitol Hill for what could be a futile exercise

Republicans remain steadfast in their refusal to consider any nominee to the Supreme Court during an election year. President Obama told NPR that argument is "puzzling."

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Mpls. Children's Theatre faces new suits alleging '70s sex abuse

Mpls. Children's Theatre faces new suits alleging '70s sex abuse

Two lawsuits argue that theater leaders should have known former artistic director John Clark Donahue was a danger to children even as they allowed him to work closely with teens.
by Jon Collins

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Jury gets civil suit tied to 2012 Minneapolis police shooting

A civil rights lawsuit against two Minneapolis police officers over the 2012 shooting death of an African-American man went to a federal jury Friday. The case may draw more scrutiny depending on the verdict.
by Brandt Williams

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U.S. Senate confirms Wright as federal judge for Minnesota

Two Minnesota senators announced Wilhelmina Wright's confirmation Tuesday. President Barack Obama nominated the state Supreme Court justice for a U.S. District Court opening in Minnesota last April.
by The Associated Press

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2016 outlook: Technology and privacy debates

2016 outlook: Technology and privacy debates

A conversation about the major debates to be had in 2016 about privacy and technology.
by Tom Weber

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New year, new laws in Minnesota

New year, new laws in Minnesota

Perhaps the most notable new law taking effect Jan. 1 expands Minnesota's medical marijuana program to patients with intractable pain.
by Cody Nelson

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'Copyright troll' lawyer ordered to sell assets to pay debts

The Minnesota lawyer who reportedly made millions through copyright lawsuits against people who allegedly downloaded porn videos illegally was ordered to sell his assets to pay creditors.
by Martin Moylan

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