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September 28, 2010 11:53 AM

Court strikes down MN law on free speech grounds

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has struck down a state law against making false statements that allege police misconduct.

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September 27, 2010 4:53 PM

Sen. Franken wants new federal debt collector law

The new bill would heighten restrictions and stiffen penalties for debt collectors.

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September 23, 2010 12:00 AM

Newsmaker: The distracted driving summit

As the number of traffic fatalities caused by distracted driving increases, Obama administration officials are pushing states to target drivers who use mobile devices from the road. But Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he's also concerned that technologies automakers are adding to cars could exacerbate the problem.

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September 15, 2010 11:34 AM

Minn. public defenders seek to reduce caseloads

Public defenders in Minnesota are taking another step to try to reduce caseloads that they say are nearly double the level recommended by the American Bar Association.

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August 25, 2010 1:19 PM

1975: Speed limits become a hot-button issue

Gas prices go up, speed limits come down and people grumble all around. Check out this 1975 report from the Minnesota Public Radio archive to hear how speed limits drove an intense public debate.

by Marc Sanchez

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August 24, 2010 5:44 PM

Retired Minn. justice Douglas Amdahl dies

Retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Douglas Amdahl died Tuesday, according to a court spokesman. He was 91.

by Jessica Mador

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August 17, 2010 8:29 PM

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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August 12, 2010 9:54 AM

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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August 12, 2010 12:00 AM

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.