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Officials partially lift lockdown at Stillwater prison

The Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater has partially lifted a lockdown after an incident Sunday in which inmates refused to return to their cells.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Groundbreaking federal gay marriage trial begins

Groundbreaking federal gay marriage trial begins

The first federal trial to determine if the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from outlawing same-sex marriage gtt underway Monday, and the two gay couples on whose behalf the case was brought will be among the first witnesses.

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Railroad appeals jury award for families of 4 crash victims

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is appealing a jury's decision that found the railroad mostly responsible in a car-train crash that killed four young people in Anoka in 2003.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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In Minnesota, speeding may cost you more than a fine

All Things Considered talked to state Sen. Steve Murphy, the author of a state law that revokes the drivers license of anyone convicted of driving over 100 mph.
by Tom Crann

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Immigrant detention grows in Minnesota

Immigrant detention grows in Minnesota

Some 8,000 immigrants are in deportation proceedings in Minnesota. Every night, 200-300 detainees are behind bars. The Obama Administration is overhauling immigrant detention, but moving them out of jails will take years.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Medications might be scarce for ex-offenders after GAMC elimination

Early next year, the General Assistance Medical Care program will likely be replaced by MinnesotaCare, another state program for the poor, and the switch may mean some ex-offenders won't have access to the mental health medication they need.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Family members say Somali suspect lived 'simple life'

Family members say Somali suspect lived 'simple life'

Family members of Mahamud Said Omar say he lived a simple yet luckless life in Minneapolis. He shared an apartment with one of his brothers, complained of sleepless nights, and crisscrossed the country in search of work.
by Laura Yuen

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Job market even tougher for ex-offenders

Finding a job in this economy is difficult, and with a criminal background it's even more so. At the same time, foundations are cutting funds for ex-offender work programs.
by Rupa Shenoy

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