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St. Cloud talks about race

St. Cloud talks about race

Some minority residents in St. Cloud say they're being unfairly targeted by local police.
by Tim Post

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Lawsuit over Target Web site's accessibility can move forward

Lawsuit over Target Web site's accessibility can move forward

A federal judge granted class-action status to a lawsuit alleging that Target Corp. is breaking California and federal law by failing to make its Web site usable for the blind.

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Should violent video games be regulated?

Should violent video games be regulated?

Video games like Halo 3 command attention from adults and teens for their realistic portrayals of battle scenes and violence. Some are calling for government restrictions on these "first person shooter" games.

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Health insurance for low-income kids

Health insurance for low-income kids

The U.S. Senate has put the final stamp on expanded health insurance for low-income children, in a veto-proof majority. Attention turns to the House, which needs a tough several votes to withstand an expected presidential veto.

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The opening of the Supreme Court's fall session

The opening of the Supreme Court's fall session

U. S. Supreme court watchers will be looking for more signs of the court's conservative leaning when the fall session begins on Monday. Two of those observers talk about the important issues facing the court, from elections to Guantanamo detentions.

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Judge in Craig case says no quick ruling on plea request

Judge in Craig case says no quick ruling on plea request

Lawyers for Sen. Larry Craig asked a Hennepin County judge to withdraw Craig's guilty plea in an airport sex sting. The outcome hinges on whether Craig's attorneys can convince Judge Charles Porter that the Idaho senator's plea was a mistake.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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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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