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Family Reunification Act could restore parental rights in some lost custody cases
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would give some parents who lost custody of their children years ago a chance to reunify with them. Advocates say only a small number of teens living in foster care could be affected by the Family Reunification Act, but that it could make a great difference for those motivated parents who have dealt with their problems and whose children want to go home again.
Bail set for ex-Shattuck teacher in student sex case
A former teacher at Shattuck-St. Mary's prep school in Faribault has appeared in a Minnesota courtroom Tuesday, more than four months after he was charged with sexual misconduct involving students.
The horsemeat scandal that began in Ireland last month has spread across Europe, with horse DNA now having been discovered in IKEA meatballs sold in 13 European countries. Some European leaders are calling for new labeling regulations in hopes of bolstering confidence in the food supply. Today’s Question: Does the horsemeat scandal in Europe raise…
A Rochester minister who shot his granddaughter after mistaking her for an intruder has pleaded guilty to a felony charge.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says a 34-year-old man sent threatening text messages to his ex-girlfriend and posted threatening comments on his Facebook page, then took a 9mm handgun to her house.