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Rwanda court grants medical bail to Erlinder

Rwanda court grants medical bail to Erlinder

A Rwandan judge granted St. Paul attorney Peter Erlinder's appeal to be released on bail today, citing humanitarian reasons. Erlinder's family expects him to return to the U.S. as early as Sunday to seek medical treatment.
by Laura Yuen

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In tax dispute, Minn. justice doesn't prevail

Minnesota Supreme Court justice Paul Anderson lost a bid Monday to lower the market value on a lakeside lot he purchased in Kandiyohi County.

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Judge blocks Minneapolis officer's firing

A Hennepin County judge has blocked Minneapolis police from firing an officer Jason Andersen over his refusal to take a drug test.

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Deaf man's case against Hibbing Taconite set for trial

A deaf man's discrimination lawsuit against Hibbing Taconite Co. is set for trial after a federal judge denied the company's request for an immediate ruling in the case.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Unusual judicial race shaping up in Stillwater

Both district court judge candidates have withdrawn in Washington County, leaving the seat in the 10th Judicial District without a candidate. Officials in the secretary of state's office say that will set up a potential write-in election for his successor.
by Tim Nelson

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Lawsuit challenges Lake Elmo local produce law

A national advocacy group is challenging Lake Elmo's ban on farmers selling produce that's not grown in the city.

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Pawlenty signs law requiring ignition locks for drunk drivers

Pawlenty signs law requiring ignition locks for drunk drivers

Convicted drunken drivers in Minnesota will soon have to prove that they're sober when trying to start their vehicle.
by Tim Pugmire

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Gildea named to take Magnuson's place on high court

Gildea named to take Magnuson's place on high court

Supreme Court Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea was named Thursday as the new chief justice of the state's high court, replacing Chief Justice Eric Magnuson who is stepping down.
by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Dunbar

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3 justices seek post as Minn. Supreme Court chief

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has scheduled a Thursday news conference to name new judges after disclosing he has three finalists to be the next Minnesota Supreme Court chief justice.

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3 justices seek post as Minn. Supreme Court chief

Three sitting justices on the Minnesota Supreme Court are Gov. Tim Pawlenty's only finalists for the chief justice position.

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