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Judge orders Last Place on Earth to pay for cost of policing

Judge orders Last Place on Earth to pay for cost of policing

A St. Louis County judge has ordered the controversial Duluth headshop Last Place on Earth to pay for police presence outside its downtown storefront.
by Dan Kraker

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Accidental child shootings: Parents rarely prosecuted

Accidental child shootings: Parents rarely prosecuted

As the case of an accidental shooting death of a 2-year-old boy rests in the hands of the Hennepin County Attorney, an MPR News analysis of state court data shows that prosecuting parents for leaving guns around kids is rare, but not unprecedented in Minnesota.
by Laura Yuen

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Gun laws show difficulty of stemming violent acts

Gun laws show difficulty of stemming violent acts

One early focus of new gun regulations by President Barack Obama and some lawmakers would reinstate a federal ban on assault weapons, a law widely regarded as imperfect.

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Hennepin County Sheriff Stanek, Biden huddle on gun violence

Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek was among a group of law enforcement officials that met with Vice President Joe Biden to talk about gun violence on Thursday.
by Tom Crann and Jon Collins

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Opinions vary widely on how to control guns, if at all

Dozens of gun owners responded to an inquiry into what they thought should be the legislative reaction to the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. Some said a ban on "assault weapons" would be ineffective, while others said there should be a ban. Yet others said teachers should be allowed to carry weapons at school.
by Matt Sepic

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Minn. college coach cleared in porn case off leave

Minn. college coach cleared in porn case off leave

A Minnesota college football coach cleared by a judge of child porn charges stemming from cellphone video of his naked children is no longer on administrative leave, but hasn't yet been reinstated atop the program.

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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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