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Aug 24, 2023

Minnesota governor names first Black chief justice of state Supreme Court, Natalie Hudson

Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday promoted Natalie Hudson to become chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court this fall, which will make her the first person of color to lead it.

Feb 16, 2023

Minnesota justices leave felon voting issue to Legislature

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld state laws that prohibit people with felony convictions from voting until they finish their parole, and put the burden on the Legislature to decide whether voting rights should be restored when people leave prison.

Nov 30, 2022

Mine opponents to ask Minnesota Supreme Court to void permit

The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on an attempt by environmental groups to cancel a key permit for a long-stalled copper-nickel mine.

Sep 16, 2022

Minnesota high court to hear debate on cameras in courtroom

The Minnesota Supreme Court will arguments on whether to permanently allow cameras in the courtroom, following trials by ex-police officers Derek Chauvin and Kim Potter that were watched by millions of people around the world.

Jul 15, 2021

Line 3 pipeline opponents appeal to Minnesota Supreme Court

Tribal and environmental groups opposed to Enbridge Energy's Line 3 oil pipeline project asked the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday to overturn a lower court decision affirming the approvals granted by independent regulators that allowed construction to begin last December.

Feb 12, 2015

Minn. Supreme Court upholds law on refusing breath test

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a state law making it illegal for suspected drunken drivers to refuse a breath test.

Jul 25, 2014

St. Paul attorney disbarred for swindle, identity theft

The Minnesota Supreme Court says a St. Paul attorney has been disbarred for stealing her client's money and identity.

May 23, 2014

Minnesota attorney’s license reinstated in Wisconsin

A Minnesota attorney with an extensive disciplinary history in that state is allowed to practice in Wisconsin again, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.

May 6, 2013

Minnesota Supreme Court hears open records case (UPDATE)

A case before the Minnesota Supreme Court has broad implications on whether documents held by a private company should be made public if the work the firm is doing is funded by taxpayers.

Apr 24, 2013

LEGAL CENTS: Online reviews require diligent management

What would you do if someone called you “a real tool” on Avvo?

Oct 29, 2012

Critical online reviews can carry legal risks

A Minnesota doctor took offense when a patient's son posted critical remarks about him on some rate-your-doctor websites, including a comment by a nurse who purportedly called the physician "a real tool."

Jan 23, 2012

Silent partners: Dwindling support squeezes state’s legal service groups

State Sen. Glenn Grothman leaves no room for interpretation when summarizing the state’s stance on handouts for civil legal service.

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