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Overworked Minn. public defenders appeal to judge

Public defenders throughout the state are straining under growing case loads as years of budget cuts have thinned their ranks, but the problem may be worst in the 3rd Judicial District in southeastern Minnesota.

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Maple Grove company fined $45K for chemical hazards

State officials say Universal Circuits Inc. has agreed to pay a $45,000 fine for alleged environmental violations at its Maple Grove manufacturing facility.

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What does the 14th Amendment mean for us today?

What does the 14th Amendment mean for us today?

Several high-profile Republicans, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, are calling for a re-examination of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. They are concerned the provision that guarantees citizenship for all persons born in the U.S. encourages "birth tourism" for expectant non-citizens. We'll discuss how the 14th Amendment has been interpreted and the politics of its challenges.

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Kagan sworn in as fourth woman on Supreme Court

Kagan sworn in as fourth woman on Supreme Court

Elena Kagan was sworn in Saturday as the 112th justice and fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court.

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Senate confirms Elena Kagan for Supreme Court

Senate confirms Elena Kagan for Supreme Court

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan as the 112th justice and fourth woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

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Cell companies required to help in missing person cases

Cell phone companies operating in Minnesota must assist in missing person investigations under a new state law that takes effect Sunday.
by Rupa Shenoy

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New law informs guardians when student has mental emergency

A new state law that allows colleges and universities to inform parents when a student has mental health emergency takes effect Sunday.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Hearing for new Lee trial begins

Hearing for new Lee trial begins

A hearing for a new trial begins Monday in St. Paul for a man convicted of criminal vehicular homicide for a crash involving his 1996 Toyota Camry.
by Jessica Mador

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Tougher tobacco laws take effect Sunday

Children will no longer be able to purchase candy-flavored "little cigars" and several other tobacco products, under a new state law scheduled to take effect this Sunday.
by Madeleine Baran

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After three years, smoking ban compliance better than expected

After three years, smoking ban compliance better than expected

Since the smoking ban took effect on October 1, 2007, 326 people have reported smoking violations to the state. That's less than what department officials anticipated, said John Olson, the department's enforcement coordinator its indoor air unit.
by Mark Steil

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