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Minnesota law agencies report nearly 1,800 DWI arrests during an end-of-summer crackdown.
US `hopeful' Iran sets course to free 2 Americans
The proposed deal to free two Americans jailed as spies looked increasingly Wednesday like a repeat of last year's release of their companion: Quarrels between Iran's judiciary and president, and then a private jet dispatched by the sultan of Oman for the captives' first leg home.
Release approved for Somali man charged of terrorism
A federal judge today approved the release of a Somali man who's been in custody on terror charges while he awaits sentencing.
Twelve people have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and selling methamphetamine in Minnesota.
Polygamist leader convicted of child sex abuse
Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs was convicted of child sexual assault today in Texas.
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.
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.