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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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City leaders looking for green light on Stop on Red

City leaders looking for green light on Stop on Red

The city of Minneapolis is looking to the 2007 Legislature for help with a controversial traffic enforcement program that uses remote cameras to nab drivers who run red lights.
by Brandt Williams

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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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Bleskachek out as Minneapolis fire chief

Bonnie Bleskachek will return to firefighting, but will not be allowed to manage employees.
by Brandt Williams

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Workers with criminal backgrounds encouraged to apply for city jobs

Workers with criminal backgrounds encouraged to apply for city jobs

The Minneapolis City Council today is scheduled to vote on a resolution that aims to encourage more people with criminal records to apply for city jobs.

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Gutknecht looks to the future

Gutknecht looks to the future

U.S. Rep. Gil Gutknecht says he'd like to return to radio, now he's lost his seat to Democratic challenger Tim Walz. Gutknecht was Minnesota's most conservative members of Congress who served more as team player rather than a leader.
by Sea Stachura

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Swift and Co. raids may have lasting implications

Swift and Co. raids may have lasting implications

This week's immigration raid on meatpacking giant Swift and Company may have changed some basic relationships between the industry and the government.
by Mark Steil

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