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Bentleyville Tour of Lights to continue despite legal battle

Bentleyville Tour of Lights to continue despite legal battle

A popular holiday lights festival that has been embroiled in legal battles over free speech will continue for at least three more years.
by Dan Kraker

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Lawsuit alleges Mpls. collected excessive property taxes

A lawsuit alleging some Minneapolis homeowners paid excess property taxes can go forward in tax court, ruled the Minnesota Supreme Court.
by Jessica Mador

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Legalizing pot: What's happening in other states?

Legalizing pot: What's happening in other states?

The votes in Washington and Colorado last month legalizing marijuana were just the latest developments in the debate over marijuana use in the United States. Lawmakers and activists in some other states are contemplating their next moves in regards to marijuana.

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Pot proponents hopeful, wary after Obama comments

Pot proponents hopeful, wary after Obama comments

Officials and pot advocates looking for any sign of whether the Obama administration will sue to block legal pot laws in Washington state and Colorado or stand idly by as they are implemented got one from the president himself.

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Family of teen girl blasts Cook County attorney as 'predatory,' 'hypocrite'

Family of teen girl blasts Cook County attorney as 'predatory,' 'hypocrite'

The family of embattled Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell said his conduct with a 17-year-old girl is the result of serious emotional problems following his shooting a year ago.
by Dan Kraker

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Medical marijuana faces tough road in Minnesota

Medical marijuana faces tough road in Minnesota

Supporters of medical marijuana face a tough road in Minnesota where Gov. Mark Dayton has said he won't sign anything relaxing the state's drug laws without the backing of law enforcement officials, who are showing no signs of budging.

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SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Alito takes on critics

SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Alito takes on critics

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is defending the court's 2010 decision in the Citizens United case that helped fuel hundreds of millions of dollars of spending by independent groups in the just-concluded campaign season.

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In UK, Twitter, Facebook rants land some in jail

In UK, Twitter, Facebook rants land some in jail

In Britain, hundreds of people are prosecuted each year for posts, tweets, texts and emails deemed menacing, indecent, offensive or obscene, and the number is growing as our online lives expand.

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Class action suit against student loan servicers settled

A class action suit brought by a member of Minnesota National Guard against student loan servicers has been settled for $2.32 million.
by Jessica Mador

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