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Courts

Chief Justice William Rehnquist dies of cancer

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who oversaw the high court's conservative shift and presided over the impeachment trial of President Clinton, died Saturday evening after a battle with thyroid cancer. He was 80 years old and had spent 33 years on the Supreme Court.

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Judge rules in favor of Medica; criticizes Hatch's actions

In a victory for nonprofit organizations, a Hennepin County judge has ruled Attorney General Mike Hatch overstepped his bounds and wrongly accused Medica's board of wrongdoing.

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Minnesota attorney general's power dates back to 1500s England

Minnesota's attorney general has gotten a lot of criticism that he's overstepped the bounds of his office in regulating non-profits. While critics may say he has not used his powers fairly, the bottom line is the attorney general does possess an immense amount of power. The office of attorney general has influential roots that date back to at least the 1500s.

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Opponents renew legal fight against handgun law

Opponents of a controversial state law covering who can carry a handgun in public resumed their legal fight Monday, a couple of months after the Legislature reinstated the measure the courts had struck down.

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Last in the nation, Minnesota tightens drunk driving limit

Minnesota's new drunk driving law goes into effect Monday, when the legal blood alcohol limit goes from the current .10 to .08. Supporters say the change will make Minnesota roads safer. But tavern owners are concerned about their business.

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Has life improved for disabled Americans?

Fifteen years ago, people with disabilities received official recognition of their rights to access to public spaces with the Americans with Disabilities Act. But has the act lived up to its promise?

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Judge rejects insanity argument from Rocori shooter

John Jason McLaughlin was not insane when he shot and killed two classmates at Rocori High School in 2003, a judge ruled Tuesday, meaning the boy will go to prison.

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Lines being drawn over Supreme Court nominee

Special interest groups in Minnesota are among those weighing in on President Bush's appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court, especially over the abortion issue.

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A new Supreme Court nominee

President Bush's pick for U.S. Supreme Court is D.C. Appeals Court Judge John G. Roberts, Jr. Roberts seems to satisfy conservatives, but not much is known about his record.

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Mixed messages on Somalia accepting Jama

A spokesman for the president of the Somali interim government has told Minnesota Public Radio the government will not accept Keyse Jama or thousands of other Somalis on the U.S. deportation list.

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