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In Wisconsin, no sex on the beach

In Wisconsin, no sex on the beach

Nudity on the beach? Sure. Sex in the woods? No way. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will close the woods around nude beach to discourage people from slipping off into the woods for sex.

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Parole denied to officer's killer

A man convicted of killing a police officer in 1985 was denied parole in a hearing Monday.
by Jon Collins

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Hennepin, Ramsey prosecutors won't carry guns on duty

The prosecutors for Hennepin and Ramsey counties say they won't personally carry firearms while on duty.
by Rupa Shenoy

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New law lets prosecutors carry guns

Minnesota prosecutors have new authority to arm themselves on duty.

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50 people charged in fraud investigation

Hennepin County prosecutors have charged more than 50 individuals and companies with mortgage fraud and racketeering in cases involving 500 homes and more than $125 million in fraudulent loans, resulting from a two-year investigation.
by Jessica Mador

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Study: Youth in prison have experienced more trauma

A new report says children in juvenile correction facilities report traumatic experiences at a higher rate than children outside.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Iron Ranger pushes to open state agency's now-sealed books

Iron Ranger pushes to open state agency's now-sealed books

In 2007, public documents show that Iron Range Resources did not adequately oversee its loans of $9.5 million to the owner of a coal gasification plant. But in 2010, access was denied to those same documents, due to a change in the law exempting the economic development agency from releasing basic financial information.
by Jon Collins

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Charities get some clawback protection

A new Minnesota law aims to help charities that face paying back donations from Tom Petters.
by Matt Sepic

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