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Courts

Police error leads to DWI dismissals

Police error leads to DWI dismissals

Clay County has thrown out 10 drunk driving cases because police made a mistake that could have led to inaccurate blood alcohol tests.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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South Dakota moving to allow cameras in courts

South Dakota moving to allow cameras in courts

The South Dakota Supreme Court is taking steps to allow cameras and audio recording of circuit court proceedings. Minnesota has allowed cameras in courtrooms for more than 15 years, if all parties agree.
by Cara Hetland

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Courting disaster: Courts feel budget pinch

Courting disaster: Courts feel budget pinch

People who work in Minnesota's judicial system say they can't absorb any more budget cuts.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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A year later, Willmar still feels effects of immigration raids

A year later, Willmar still feels effects of immigration raids

One year ago today, federal immigration agents began a four-day, house-to-house operation in Willmar, detaining 49 illegal immigrants.
by Tim Post

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A character on the court

A character on the court

He's a maverick judge appointed by a conservative president, to a court known as the nation's most liberal. He's also a snowboarder and computer gamer. Appeals Court Judge Alex Kozinski of California joins Midmorning to discuss his views on the judiciary.

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Minneapolis was quiet while other cities burned

MPR's Tom Crann speaks with Vivian Jenkins Nelsen, CEO and Co-Founder of the Interrace Institute in Minneapolis about the local reaction to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 40 years ago.

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Retiring judge sees mixed future for Minnesota children

Retiring judge sees mixed future for Minnesota children

A Minneapolis judge who presided over juvenile court during one of the city's most turbulent times retires Monday after 36 years on the bench.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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'Boys Don't Cry' director goes to war

'Boys Don't Cry' director goes to war

This weekend a new film called "Stop-Loss" opens around the country. The movie is about what happens when a Texas veteran, who is expecting to get out of the military after his second tour in Iraq, is ordered back to Baghdad. Stop-Loss is written and directed by Kimberly Pierce, Oscar-winning director of "Boys Don't Cry."
by Euan Kerr

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