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Dakota County attorney is man of many sides

Dakota County attorney is man of many sides

Dakota County Attorney Jim Backstrom has gained a reputation as a tough prosecutor. But Backstrom also has a side that belies his law-and-order persona.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Report: Paulose being investigated by federal agency

Report: Paulose being investigated by federal agency

Months after three of her top supervisors demoted themselves and she apologized for "her mistakes," U.S. Attorney Rachel Paulose is being investigated by an independent federal agency that works to protect government whistle-blowers, a political blog has reported.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Cameras in the courtroom?

Cameras in the courtroom?

The Minnesota Supreme Court may consider whether media cameras should be allowed in trial courtrooms. Advocates say electronic media help people understand what's going on in our judiciary system. Midmorning debates the merits of cameras in the courtroom.

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A bill of rights for cell phone users?

A bill of rights for cell phone users?

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar holds a forum Monday in Golden Valley about legislation she is sponsoring to protect cell phone consumers. A consumer protection lawyer at the University of Minnesota says cell phone companies are bad at customer service.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Worthington workers sue over tactics in immigration raid

Worthington workers sue over tactics in immigration raid

The lawsuit claims ICE agents hurled insults at the Hispanic workers, ordered female Hispanic workers to disrobe and "otherwise insulted, abused, and humiliated" the plaintiffs during the Dec. 12 raid at the Swift & Co. plant.
by Gregg Aamot

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Heffelfinger has mixed emotions on Gonzales resignation

Heffelfinger has mixed emotions on Gonzales resignation

Former U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Tom Heffelfinger, who wound up on a list of U.S. attorneys considered for dismissal, said Monday the Justice Department will remain in turmoil after Gonzales' departure because of the vacancy.
by Fred Frommer

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Gonzales resigns as attorney general

Gonzales resigns as attorney general

Alberto Gonzales announced his resignation Monday, driven from office after a wrenching standoff with congressional critics over his honesty and competence.

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Willmar residents add children to case against federal government

Fifteen children were added Thursday to a lawsuit Willmar residents brought against the federal government over an immigration raid in April that resulted in dozens of arrests.

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Ellison votes with majority on contempt citations against White House aides

Ellison votes with majority on contempt citations against White House aides

The House Judiciary Committee voted contempt of Congress citations Wednesday against White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and President Bush's former legal counselor, Harriet Miers. U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, DFL-Minn., sided with the majority Democrats.

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Appeals Court rules for parents who paddled teenage son

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that parents who spanked their 13-year-old son with a wooden paddle weren't physically abusive. The boy weighed 195 pounds at the time.

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