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Jury duty

A number of high profile local and national trials highlights the importance of juries. Serving on a jury may be the most avoided civic duty.

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A jungle of confusion: tigers in Minnesota

Later this week a Goodhue County man will appear in court after four of his Siberian tigers mauled a Minneapolis woman as she cleaned out their pen. While the attack made national headlines, for Goodhue County officials this was just the latest in a string of incidents at the facility known as Tiger Zone.

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A jungle of confusion: tigers in Minnesota

Later this week a Goodhue County man will appear in court after four of his Siberian tigers mauled a Minneapolis woman as she cleaned out their pen. While the attack made national headlines, for Goodhue County officials this was just the latest in a string of incidents at the facility known as Tiger Zone.

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Mexican consulate opens in June

Mexico is opening a new consulate in St. Paul next month. The office will serve the thousands of Mexicans living in Minnesota, the Dakotas and northern Wisconsin. But Mexicans aren't the only ones celebrating.

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High court reinstates 'prompt' hearings for drunk driving

The Minnesota Supreme Court has struck down as unconstitutional the Legislature's changes to the state's drunk driving law. Two years ago, the Legislature eliminated a requirement that entitled suspected drunk drivers to "prompt judicial hearings." The court has reinstated that requirement.

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The life of a dissident

A Vietnamese dissident talks about why countries with increased economic freedom should not forget about free speech.

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Harry Blackmun's Supreme Court Journey

A look at the life and illustrious career of Supreme Court Justice Harry A. Blackmun, the author of numerous landmark court decisions, including Roe v. Wade.

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Smoking ban not healthy for some bars

Some Minneapolis bars suffer as customers find they can smoke and drink elsewhere.

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Senate questions oversight of Indian gambling

The U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee wonders if there's enough oversight of the Indian gambling industry. Senators held a hearing on the issue Wednesday, and invited Minnesota's U.S. attorney to testify.

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Jailed to protect a source

Two reporters who refuse to provide the name of the person who may have violated federal law by revealing the identity of a CIA operative are facing jail time. A reporter who went to jail rather than reveal his conversation with a source says confidentiality agreements are essential.

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