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Rallying for immigrant rights
For the first time in nearly two decades, there was no big Labor Day picnic in St. Paul this year. Union organizers canceled the event because of a lack of funding and volunteers. But several unions were involved in another Twin Cities rally today. Hundreds of people marched for immigrant and workers rights.
South Dakota prepares for execution
South Dakota could execute it's first death row inmate since 1947, next week. Elijah Page has given up his right to appeal his conviction for the brutal murder of a man in March of 2000.
Minneapolis fire chief accused of civil rights violation
A civil rights investigation found probable cause that Fire Chief Bonnie Bleskachek retaliated against a male firefighter and denied him advancement opportunities. It also found evidence the department gave preferential treatment to women, especially lesbians.
Zimmermann admits lying to FBI about money
Closing arguments in the Dean Zimmermann corruption trial begin Wednesday morning in U.S. District Court and the case will likely go to the jury later in the day. Testimony wrapped up in the trial Tuesday with some dramatic testimony from Zimmermann, who took the stand in his own defense.
George Rabasa's borders
Minnesota writer George Rabasa likes to take his characters to the borders of countries and morality. In his latest novel, "The Cleansing," Rabasa tells the story of three friends who met in Mexico and have haunted each other's lives for decades.
Hudson family files suit seeking names of clergy sex abusers
The family of a man believed to have been killed by a Roman Catholic priest in Hudson filed a civil lawsuit Tuesday against nearly 200 bishops and other church officials, asking them to disclose the names of abusive priests.
Portrait is a tribute to Rosalie Wahl
A group of lawyers is working on a tribute to retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Wahl. Minnesota's first woman on the Supreme Court has had a lifetime of firsts.