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Wiccans fight for soldier's rights against the VA

Wiccans fight for soldier's rights against the VA

Wiccans and other pagans are fighting to have the pentacle approved as a religious symbol on veteran's memorial markers.

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Death penalty cases are a hard sell

Death penalty cases are a hard sell

There are hundred of prisoners on death row, many of them without legal representation to appeal their cases. Midmorning's guest talks about the challenge of finding law firms that will take on these cases.

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The Institute for Justice aims to make a mark on Minnesota

The Institute for Justice aims to make a mark on Minnesota

A national libertarian law firm is focusing on Red Wing in its campaign against government intrusion. The Institute for Justice calls itself "a merry band of litigators" taking from the government and giving to the average citizen. Institute for Justice or I.J. representatives say they're here because Minnesota is ripe with regulation.
by Sea Stachura

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Former Senate majority leader could lose law license

Former Senate majority leader could lose law license

The law license of former Senate Majority Leader John Hottinger is in jeopardy over allegations he misused money from a client's lawsuit settlement, an infraction that he admitted took place while he was still a legislator.
by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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Wisconsin Hmong seeking justice

Wisconsin Hmong seeking justice

The current issue of the nation's Hmong newspaper, "Hmong Today," asks in a bold headline whether a Wisconsin hunter's death was an accident or a hate crime. What really is a hate crime?
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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The other side of criminal justice

The other side of criminal justice

Their role in the criminal justice system is often misunderstood and underappreciated, and their caseload grows every year. Two Minnesota public defenders join Midmorning to talk about their work.

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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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