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Same-sex marriage bill gets renewed attention at the Capitol

Same-sex marriage bill gets renewed attention at the Capitol

A proposal to legalize same-sex marriages in Minnesota is getting renewed attention at the State Capitol, even though one of the bill's authors doesn't expect more than a single hearing.
by Tim Pugmire

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Committee to set up pilot for cameras in court

The state Supreme Court has ordered a committee that has been studying the issue to work with the media and set up a pilot project.

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Bringing a message of change - from Africa

Bringing a message of change - from Africa

Vusi Mahlasela is known as "The Voice" in his native South Africa. A singer, guitarist, percussionist and poet, he came of age during the turmoil of the waning days of apartheid. He now plays around the world, singing of the joys and challenges of his homeland. This week, Mahlasela launches a U.S. tour with a concert Saturday night at the Ordway Center in St Paul.
by Euan Kerr

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Homeland Security to meet with Somali community leaders

Homeland Security to meet with Somali community leaders

Officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are visiting Minneapolis this week. The agency says it wants to build better relationships with the area's Somali community, which has been shaken by the recent disappearances of young men.
by Laura Yuen

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Illinois senate votes to oust Governor Blagojevich

Illinois senate votes to oust Governor Blagojevich

The Illinois state senate on Thursday convicted Governor Rod Blagojevich of abuse of power, removing him from office amid charges that he tried to sell the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama.

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Live coverage of Holder confirmation hearing

Live coverage of Holder confirmation hearing

Live coverage of Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Attorney General nominee Eric Holder, Jr.

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Supreme Court limits judicial campaign contributions

By a vote of 5 to 2, the state Supreme Court has limited how much judicial candidates may accept in campaign contributions.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Minnesota's court budget woes are part of nationwide trend

Minnesota's court budget woes are part of nationwide trend

With Minnesota and other states projecting big deficits, the courts can also expect deep cuts. While Minnesota's court funding situation is one of the worst in the U.S., it is by no means the only one struggling.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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State pool safety law takes effect this week

State pool safety law takes effect this week

The new state law is named after a 6-year-old Edina girl who was seriously injured by a faulty pool drain.

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Conflicting MN law on who will judge election contest

Conflicting MN law on who will judge election contest

Minnesota's U.S. Senate recount is likely to spur legal challenges after the state canvassing board certifies a winner. The parties can contest the election results in court, but some experts say the legal process itself could be grounds for challenge.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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