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Does corporate cash sway politicians?

Does corporate cash sway politicians?

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision that opens the political process to more campaign donations from corporations is the subject of hearings on Capitol Hill. Some Democrats, including President Obama think the decision went too far in altering campaign finance law. But does campaign cash really influence how politicians act once in office?

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Minn. deputies cleared in courthouse shooting

Two Sherburne County deputies will not be charged in the fatal shooting in October outside the Sherburne County Government Center.

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Biz, unions freed to spend big on elections

Biz, unions freed to spend big on elections

A bitterly divided Supreme Court vastly increased the power of big business and unions to influence government decisions Thursday, by freeing them to spend money directly to sway elections for president and Congress.

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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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