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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Both district court judge candidates have withdrawn in Washington County, leaving the seat in the 10th Judicial District without a candidate.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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Minnesota Supreme Court visits New Prague

The Minnesota Supreme Court visits New Prague on Tuesday.

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Sen. Al Franken on Elena Kagan's nomination to Supreme Court

Sen. Al Franken on Elena Kagan's nomination to Supreme Court

Franken joined All Things Considered host Tom Crann to talk about President Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Obama nominates Elena Kagan for Supreme Court

Obama nominates Elena Kagan for Supreme Court

President Barack Obama on Monday nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, declaring she would demonstrate the same independence, integrity and passion for the law exhibited by retiring Justice John Paul Stevens.

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Kagan should have quick path to Supreme Court

Kagan should have quick path to Supreme Court

Barring extraordinary circumstances, Solicitor General Elena Kagan should win confirmation to the Supreme Court on the strength of Democrats' numerical advantage in the Senate.

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