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February 23, 2012 6:52 PM

Dayton signs bill to close gap in public notifications of sex offender release

Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill today to require community notification in certain cases where sex offenders are released to halfway houses.

by Tom Scheck

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February 14, 2012 7:41 PM

Travelocity customers to get refunds for unwanted insurance

Nearly 82,000 Minnesotans who booked trips on Travelocity.com in the last two-and-a-half years will get refunds for travel insurance.

by Matt Sepic

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February 8, 2012 8:35 PM

Toy company owner pleads guilty to defrauding investors

A federal judge Wednesday sentenced the former owner of a Twin Cities toy company to five and-a-half years in prison.

by Matt Sepic

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February 3, 2012 6:10 PM

Sex offender wins provisional release

A civilly committed sex offender will likely be Minnesota's first provisionally released to live in a halfway house. The Minnesota Department of Human Services says release may happen within 15 days.

by Rupa Shenoy

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February 3, 2012 12:00 AM

California woman's small claims victory resonates

Heather Peter's computer crashed under the onslaught of messages following her unique victory over Honda in small claims court — a win the California woman is hoping will lead other consumers to reject a class action settlement over defective hybrid cars.

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January 30, 2012 6:16 PM

State falls short stopping felons from voting, group says

A group criticizes Gov. Mark Dayton's Task Force on Election Integrity saying Minnesota needs to do a better job telling felons they can't vote while they're on parole or probation.

by Curtis Gilbert

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January 30, 2012 3:54 PM

Japanese auto suppliers to pay price-fixing fine

Two Japanese auto suppliers have agreed to pay criminal fines for a price-fixing conspiracy in the sale of parts to U.S. automakers.

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January 30, 2012 3:48 PM

Hawaii-based Marine in hazing case goes to trial

A Hawaii-based lance corporal accused of hazing a fellow Marine who committed suicide at their remote Afghanistan outpost was scheduled to appear in military court Monday after agreeing to a plea bargain.