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Polygamist leader convicted of child sex abuse

Polygamist leader convicted of child sex abuse

Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs was convicted of child sexual assault today in Texas.

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Family tries to raise bond for man granted new trial

Family tries to raise bond for man granted new trial

A Douglas County district court judge lowered bail Thursday for an Alexandria man convicted in 2006 of killing his infant daughter. But Michael Hansen remains in custody as his family raises the $15,000 dollars needed to secure his release.
by Dan Gunderson

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Specialized court for troubled vets marks year anniversary

Specialized court for troubled vets marks year anniversary

It's been one year since the state launched its first Veterans Treatment Court, one of several around the country to help veterans who commit crimes stay out of the criminal justice system.
by Jessica Mador

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New law protects child victims of sex trafficking

A bill made law this week will lead to a three-year effort to build a statewide victim-services network for prostituted children, and clarifies that trafficked children younger than 16 years will not face criminal charges.
by Laura Yuen

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TSA finds 13 knives in carry-on at DC-area airport; flight bound for Minnesota

TSA finds 13 knives in carry-on at DC-area airport; flight bound for Minnesota

Transportation Security Administration officers say they found 13 knives inside a man's carry-on luggage at a Washington-area airport. The man had been trying to board a flight bound for Minnesota.

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Next gay-marriage showdown could be in Minnesota

Next gay-marriage showdown could be in Minnesota

The battle lines are forming for the next skirmishes over gay marriage - and the most dramatic could come in Minnesota.

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Ramsey county declines to charge Pulkrabek for felony assault

The Washington county commissioner faced a possible felony domestic assault charge. But Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said Monday afternoon there wasn't enough evidence to bring the felony charge.
by Nancy Lebens

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Ramsey county settles with RNC protesters

The ACLU sued Ramsey county on behalf of 6 activists, saying their rights were violated in raids before the Republican National Convention.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Holder's Minn. speech interrupted by protesters

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder visited Minneapolis Friday, to speak at a conference on preventing youth violence, and meeting with members of the Somali community. His speech was interrupted by anti-war activists protesting the FBI's handling of terrorism investigations.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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