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South Dakota prepares for execution

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.
by Cara Hetland

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Minneapolis fire chief accused of civil rights violation

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.

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Zimmermann admits lying to FBI about money

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.
by Brandt Williams

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George Rabasa's borders

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.
by Sea Stachura

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Hudson family files suit seeking names of clergy sex abusers

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.

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Portrait is a tribute to Rosalie Wahl

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.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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New law hopes to help victims of identity theft

New law hopes to help victims of identity theft

A new law designed to give consumers more tools to protect their own personal information takes effect on Tuesday.
by Art Hughes

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Minneapolis clergy concerned about racial profiling

Minneapolis clergy concerned about racial profiling

The Minneapolis Park Police chief got an earful about racial profiling from members of the Twin Cities African-American clergy Friday. The meeting came a week after one pastor complained he was subjected to racial profiling at a city park.
by Toni Randolph

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Migrant workers sue Seneca Foods

Migrant workers sue Seneca Foods

A group of migrant workers is suing Seneca Foods Corp. for breech of contract. The group works at the company's vegetable and fruit processing plant in Montgomery in southeastern Minnesota. One activist group is calling the suit a step toward equal rights for migrant workers.
by Sea Stachura

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An inside view of the Supreme Court

An inside view of the Supreme Court

Midday presents a speech by former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and current Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, from the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. They talked about judicial independence, the impact of important court rulings, the role of the courts and the constitution in a democracy, and much more.

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