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Students learn about 'Law and Order' and about law and order
By Danielle Killey State Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea has seen a lot of "Law and Order." I love it, I watch it constantly, it has nothing to do with real life, she told more than 600 Rose...
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Prisons Should be for Protection and Rehabilitation--Not Revenge
In November 2009, Andrew Conley, 17, was wrestling with his 10-year old brother when he decided to put a choke hold on him. This was no innocent big brother antic, however. It was the act of a killer....
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Reactions pour in to health care ruling
Reactions have been pouring in all day to the Supreme Court's ruling this morning on the health care reform law. If there was any doubt that Americans feel a strong personal stake in health care, it'...
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From the Bench: Role of juvenile court in our communities

One facet of the court system in this state that doesn’t get a lot of public media coverage is the Juvenile Court. Much of that has to do with the confidentiality of most of the court hearings.

By Judge Frank Kundrat, District Court Judge , January 09, 2013

Eagle Bend man cleared in zebra mussel case

Mark Ratajesak of Eagle Bend was found not guilty of transporting zebra mussels into Lake Irene in Douglas County. After a one-day trial on December 13, a jury deliberated for about 20 minutes before returning with the not guilty verdict.

By Al Edenloff , December 21, 2012

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You asked: Why is probate so complex?

When a person dies, their estate lives on until it can be properly distributed. Most people don’t deal with death and legal issues every day, which raises questions – questions that are deemed legal advice.

By Crystal Dey , December 19, 2012

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From the Bench: Victims' rights in Minnesota state court

Crime victims have rights. It is the law in Minnesota. Chapter 611A of the Minnesota Statutes is entitled “Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies.” The first provisions were enacted by the state Legislature in 1983.

By Judge Ann Carrott, Seventh District, Douglas County , November 20, 2012

From the Bench - Reducing family court pain and expense

Many of you have either gone through a divorce, child custody battle or know someone who has. I’m sure that many of you have also heard or experienced horror stories of the pain, strife and expense of the marriage dissolution and child custody process.

By Judge Frank Kundrat, 7th District Court Judge , September 07, 2012

What happens to suspects once they are arrested?

When a person is arrested without a warrant for either a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony, that person may not be detained more than 48 hours unless a criminal complaint has been signed by a judge or a judicial determination has been made that justifies the continued detention.

By Judge William Cushman, St. Cloud , August 10, 2012

From the Bench - Harassment restraining orders in Minnesota

In my last column I discussed orders for protection (OFPs) pursuant to Minn. Stat. s 518B.01. This column will discuss harassment testraining orders (HROs) as allowed pursuant to Minn. Stat. s 609.748.

By Judge William Cashman , June 22, 2012

A closer look into sentencing of a murderer

A closer look into sentencing of a murderer Confessed murderer Jeffery Allen Brooks, 54, Alexandria, was sentenced to 35 years in prison June 12 for the killing of Diane Fortenberry, 51, of Osakis.

By Jason C. Brown, Long Prairie Leader Publisher/Editor , June 20, 2012

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Brooks to be sentenced June 12

A little more than one year after a rural Osakis woman was killed in her home, the man who pleaded guilty to the murder will be sentenced. Jeffrey Allen Brooks, 53, of Alexandria is scheduled for sentencing on Tuesday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. in Todd County District Court.

By Amy Chaffins , May 18, 2012

Alexandria man charged after bar fight

A late-night fight outside Depot Express in Alexandria April 1 resulted in injuries and an arrest. The Alexandria Police Department responded to an assault at 1:26 a.m., according to a news release issued Friday.

April 11, 2012

Paying fines is easier now

Paying fines is easier now If you receive a ticket from the State Patrol, Department of Natural Resources or any local law enforcement agency anywhere in Minnesota, paying your fine just got easier.

By Celeste Beam , December 17, 2010

Second-place Emmer loses in Supreme Court

Governor hopeful Tom Emmer lost a Supreme Court ruling Monday as an election board prepares to order 2.1 million ballots Minnesotans cast in the race to be recounted.

By Don Davis , November 23, 2010

Court sets Emmer ballot hearing

The Minnesota Supreme Court this afternoon will hear arguments in Tom Emmer's case that claims not all 4,136 precincts' election judges made sure the number of ballots cast in the Nov. 2 election matched the number of people who voted.

By Don Davis , November 22, 2010

Court may hear recount vote testimony in governor race Monday

The Minnesota Supreme Court today said it may listen to attorneys Monday argue Tom Emmer' request that could throw out some ballots before a governor's race recount begins.

By Don Davis , November 18, 2010

Rep. Peterson supports court's gun ruling

Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN) praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in McDonald v. Chicago where it ruled that it is unconstitutional for state and local governments to restrict individual gun rights.

By Staff Report , July 01, 2010

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