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In DWI case, lawyer is not a right if police have warrant

In DWI case, lawyer is not a right if police have warrant

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a suspected impaired driver does not have a limited right to an attorney before submitting to a blood test if police have a search warrant.
by Associated Press and Brian Bakst

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Ginsburg passing the liberal torch: Takeaways from a big Supreme Court term

Ginsburg passing the liberal torch: Takeaways from a big Supreme Court term

The new swing vote on the court is the conservative chief justice; Trump's appointees are going different directions; and Justice Ginsburg appears to be handing off the liberal torch to Justice Kagan.
by Nina Totenberg

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Supreme Court takes up DACA appeal

Supreme Court takes up DACA appeal

The Obama-era program will get a one-hour hearing before the high court next term. The court said it would consolidate three appeals into one argument.
by Nina Totenberg and Domenico Montanaro

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Minnesota to drivers: Put down your phone

Minnesota to drivers: Put down your phone

The state Public Safety Department plans to launch a campaign to educate drivers that the "hands-free" cellphone law takes effect on Aug. 1.
by Tim Pugmire

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Supreme Court won't block districts drawn for partisan gain

Supreme Court won't block districts drawn for partisan gain

In two politically charged rulings, the Supreme Court dealt a huge blow Thursday to efforts to combat the drawing of electoral districts for partisan gain but put a hold on the Trump administration's effort to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
by The Associated Press

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New Ulm diocese reaches $34M settlement with abuse victims

New Ulm diocese reaches $34M settlement with abuse victims

The Diocese of New Ulm has reached a $34 million settlement in its bankruptcy case with 93 people who say they were sexually abused by priests and others.
by Associated Press

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Hemp farmer charged with selling drugs

Hemp farmer charged with selling drugs

A Minnesota hemp farmer is facing charges after authorities claimed his products had more than the legal limit of the compound that makes users high.
by Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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