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Minn. inmate works on portraits of county sheriffs

After about 17 years and six return trips to jail due to substance abuse problems, Jess Bohlman knows that once he gets out of jail, he won't be returning. Bohlman is using his talents as an artist as a way to stay clean.

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Judge doubts gay marriage ban's backers can appeal

The federal judge who overturned California's same-sex marriage ban has more bad news for the measure's backers: He doubts they have the right to challenge his ruling that gay couples can begin marrying next week.

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Obama signs $600M border security bill into law

President Barack Obama on Friday signed into law a $600 million border security that will put more agents and equipment along the Mexican border.

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Complaint against Gaylord PD dismissed, but Latino group still concerned

Complaint against Gaylord PD dismissed, but Latino group still concerned

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has dismissed a complaint filed two years ago by a group of Latino residents who claimed police discrimination in the small town of Gaylord.
by Elizabeth Baier

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What does the 14th Amendment mean for us today?

What does the 14th Amendment mean for us today?

Several high-profile Republicans, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, are calling for a re-examination of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. They are concerned the provision that guarantees citizenship for all persons born in the U.S. encourages "birth tourism" for expectant non-citizens. We'll discuss how the 14th Amendment has been interpreted and the politics of its challenges.

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