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Crime, Law and Justice

Supreme Court rules religious school can use taxpayer funds for playground

Supreme Court rules religious school can use taxpayer funds for playground

In a closely watched case about church and state, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that a religious school was entitled to state funding for playground resurfacing under a state program for nonprofits.
by Nina Totenberg

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2 arrested in Frogtown fatal shooting

Family members say 19-year-old Da'Seion Pugh of St. Paul was killed Saturday in the Frogtown neighborhood. Police haven't revealed much about a motive, but say the shooting doesn't appear to be random.
by The Associated Press

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Environmentalists rejoice: court says land regulation doesn't go 'too far'

Environmentalists rejoice: court says land regulation doesn't go 'too far'

The court upheld a regulation preventing a Wisconsin family from developing part of their land, denying them government compensation. The decision is a huge win for regulators and environmentalists.
by Nina Totenberg

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Protesters briefly halt Pride parade

Protesters briefly halt Pride parade

Protesters chanted "Justice for Philando" and "Black Lives Matter Here." They also objected to organizers' last minute reversal to allow police officers to participate in the parade.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Kansas jury awards $218M to farmers in Syngenta GMO suit

Kansas jury awards $218M to farmers in Syngenta GMO suit

The Kansas trial and a Minnesota one next month involving about 60,000 cases are to serve as bellwether trials, providing guidance for how the complex web of litigation in state and federal courts could be resolved.
by Associated Press

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To be black and armed in Minnesota

To be black and armed in Minnesota

"There's a difference between a black man saying to an officer you have a gun, and a white man saying to an officer you have a gun," said a firearms trainer.
by Tracy Mumford

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