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Minn. lawyers to pay more to fund public defenders

The Minnesota Supreme Court is hiking registration fees for lawyers to raise more money for public defenders and legal aid for the poor.

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New Minn. law spurs 10,000 seat belt citations

Minnesota law enforcers are making full use of a new seat belt law, issuing 10,081 citations during a special crackdown in October.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Klobuchar recommends Nelson for federal judge

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is recommending that a federal magistrate judge be named as the next U.S. District Court judge in Minnesota.

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Minn. panels to look at criminal forfeiture laws

Five legislative panels meet Thursday to examine Minnesota's laws on forfeiture and seizure of property involved in crimes.

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Rochester retailer settles discimination suit

A national chain of arts and crafts stores has agreed to pay $35,000 to a former employee of its store in Rochester, Minn., in response to allegations that the woman was discriminated against because she used a wheelchair.
by Madeleine Baran

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Teens asked to help discourage texting while driving

Public safety officials are asking teenagers to help get the word out about Minnesota's ban on texting while driving.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Hibbing

The Minnesota Supreme Court is traveling to Hibbing this week to hear oral arguments in a case before an audience made up of northern Minnesota students.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minnesota courts' Web site gets makeover

Finding court forms and paying some traffic tickets is now easier online with a new redesign for Minnesota courts' Web site.

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U.S. Supreme Court opens new term on Monday

U.S. Supreme Court opens new term on Monday

The U.S. Supreme Court begins it next term on Monday. University of Wisconsin professor Ann Althouse joins Midday for a preview of the big cases and the newest justice.

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