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November 3, 2011 8:24 PM

Rule change could release crack cocaine offenders

Nearly 30 federal inmates in Minnesota who were convicted of crack cocaine offenses may be eligible for release because of a change in federal sentencing guidelines.

by Rupa Shenoy

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November 3, 2011 7:39 PM

Judge tosses Jesse Ventura's airport scans lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura in which he sought to challenge the use of full-body scans and pat-downs at airport checkpoints.

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October 28, 2011 7:50 PM

Autopsy results pending in synthetic drug death

The murder trial of a 21-year-old man accused of providing a synthetic drug to another man who died after taking the chemical is postponed.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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October 28, 2011 4:00 AM

City's tactics boosts conviction rate for domestic abuse

A new approach to domestic violence cases has helped significantly boost the conviction rate, said officials with the Minneapolis City Attorney's office.

by Brandt Williams

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October 25, 2011 8:11 PM

District won't move stop away from sex offender

A school district has denied a parent's request to move a bus stop away from a sex offender's house.

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October 21, 2011 8:33 PM

Q&A: Political scientist on Somali terror case

A political scientist discusses the conviction of two Minnesota women who provided aid to a terrorist group in Somalia, as well as the issue of how Somalis here can send money back to their homeland while ensuring they are not accidentally sending money to Al-Shabab.

by Tom Crann