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Rodriguez attorney argues for new trial

Rodriguez attorney argues for new trial

Attorney Richard Ney said prosecutors misstated facts and made inappropriate arguments during Rodriguez's trial last fall, and that the judge did not give the jury proper instructions regarding prosecutor misconduct.

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South Dakota Senator testifies in his own defense

South Dakota Senator testifies in his own defense

A South Dakota state senator defended himself against allegations he groped a teenage page nearly a year ago. Sen. Dan Sutton is the subject of a special state Senate inquiry into the allegations.
by Cara Hetland

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Tom Tykwer's challenges

Tom Tykwer's challenges

How do you make a film about smell? This was just one of the challenges facing director Tom Tykwer in making "Perfume" which opens in the Twin Cities this weekend.
by Euan Kerr

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Law and order

Law and order

One has been in office for 12 years. The other is returning to the position he once held. The attorneys for Hennepin and Ramsey counties join Midmorning to discuss crime, public safety, and the pressures of the job.

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Mary Pawlenty leaves bench for new job

Minnesota's first lady Mary Pawlenty, currently a judge in Dakota County, will take a new job with the National Arbitration Forum.

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No charges will be filed in Minnesota Lottery probe

Prosecutors say no charges will be filed in an investigation into financial transactions under former Minnesota Lottery Director George Andersen. The investigation centered on Andersen's dealings with Media Rare, a now-defunct public relations firm that had no-bid contracts with the lottery.

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What rights does an immigrant have?

What rights does an immigrant have?

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids on Swift meatpacking plants could produce a rash of lawsuits. Immigration lawyers say some people were wrongly detained while federal officials say the actions were completely legal.
by Mark Steil

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