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Court ruling renews calls for tougher voter ID laws

Court ruling renews calls for tougher voter ID laws

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday has renewed calls for toughening voter ID requirements in Minnesota.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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High drunk driving rate tied to culture and enforcement

High drunk driving rate tied to culture and enforcement

Minnesota's drunk driving rate is the third highest in the nation, according to a recent government report. Midmorning explores the Midwest drinking culture and the role of DWI enforcement.

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Appeal filed in Rodriguez death penalty case

Appeal filed in Rodriguez death penalty case

Attorneys for Alfonso Rodriguez Junior have filed their appeal of his death penalty conviction. Rodriguez was sentenced to death for the 2003 abduction and murder of University of North Dakota student Dru Sjodin.
by Dan Gunderson

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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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