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Elizabeth Stawicki
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| Date |
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| 04/26/2001 |
Crazy Horse Dispute Settled |
The descendants of the Lakota leader Crazy Horse have settled a defamation lawsuit over the use of his name in the marketing of Crazy Horse malt liquor. Crazy Horse's descendants filed suit eight years ago, trying to stop beer makers from using the chief's name on an alcohol product that was distributed to 32 states. The opposition to Crazy Horse malt liquor came in part, because Crazy Horse had denounced the introduction of alcohol to American Indians. |
| 02/16/2001 |
Poll: Minnesotans Favor Cracking Down on Drunk Driving |
A new poll finds most Minnesotans support stiffer penalties for drunk drivers. The Minnesota Public Radio-St. Paul Pioneer Press Poll finds more than half of respondents want to lower the legal blood alcohol level to .08. They also support raising the penalty for multiple DWIs to a felony. |
| 12/20/2000 |
Dangers of the 'Perfect Holiday' |
Holiday advertisements dictate that this season is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. If you're not happy now, the ads imply, there must be something terribly wrong because everyone else is enjoying the warmth of friends, family and co-workers. |
| 12/18/2000 |
Female Lawyers Hitting 'Glass Plateau' |
The number of women attorneys in Twin Cities law firms is growing. But women still lag far behind their male counterparts in positions of power. |
| 11/24/2000 |
One-Hundred Years of Law |
St Paul native Warren Burger, the 20th-century's longest-tenured U.S. Supreme Court chief justice once said he could not have gone to law school if it wasn't for the night classes at William Mitchell. Burger was among those who took advantage of the law school's friendly stance toward untraditional students. The school is celebrating its 100th anniversary. |
| 11/14/2000 |
The Voice of the Accused Is Silenced |
Friends of Hennepin County Chief Public Defender William McGee are remembering him as a man who championed the underdog, was cool under fire and never gave into vindictiveness. McGee died Monday of lung cancer. |
| 11/02/2000 |
Rare Color in the Buttoned-Down World |
It's an often-cited complaint: voters say they don't know anything about the candidates running for Minnesota Supreme Court, even though it's one of the most powerful positions in the state. Four Supreme Court seats are up this election. Two candidates are involved in the most colorful match-up, the race between Justice James Gilbert and challenger Greg Wersal. |
| 09/05/2000 |
Policing the Law |
As more people jump on the Internet, more Web sites offer services of all descriptions. But where legal advice is concerned, it's best to know who's behind the curtain. |
| 08/13/1999 |
For The Record |
Minnesota's legal community celebrates 150 years with a book that reveals the fascinating history of a seemingly straight-laced profession. |
| 07/16/1999 |
Waiting for a Home |
The life of a foster child usually includes moving from home to home. Now, a new program in Minnesota aims to give kids what they need most: parents. |
| 07/06/1999 |
The All-Purpose Bar |
Every other business seems to be diversifying by merging with other businesses, why not lawyers? Because it could hurt you, critics say. |
| 05/31/1999 |
Tough Times for the VFW |
As it marks its 100th anniversary, the VFW membership is in decline. |
| 05/31/1999 |
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As it marks its 100th anniversary, the VFW membership is in decline. |
| 05/07/1999 |
Is the Smoking Lamp Out in Minnesota? |
One year ago, the tobacco industry suffered its biggest legal setback in history. MPR's Elizabeth Stawicki looks back and what's happened since. |
| 03/24/1999 |
End of the Line |
U.S. Supreme Court settles a simmering feud. |
| 03/23/1999 |
Don't Say That! |
Legislature considers repealing a gag rule on lawyers. They can't talk about ... seat belts. |
| 02/25/1999 |
Revisting "Janet's Children" |
More than two years ago, we followed the story of a woman who was about to lose her children. Find out what happened, and why. |
| 02/03/1999 |
Baseball Dispute Goes to Court |
Threatened Twins move spawned Attorney General investigation. |
| 01/26/1999 |
Children's Report Card |
Six months ago, Minnesota opened child protection court hearings to the public. MPR's Elizabeth Stawicki finds mixed results. |
| 01/22/1999 |
Hatch Targets Insurance Companies |
The Attorney General vows a crackdown on insurance company practices to raise the premiums of drivers with poor credit ratings. |
| 10/26/1998 |
Attorney General Race Tightens |
Candidates focus on different roles of powerful and far-reaching office. |
| 05/08/1998 |
Minnesota's Tobacco Trial: A Summary |
The tobacco trial ran for over three months. Here's an outline of what happened. |
| 01/19/1998 |
Tobacco Trial Opens in St. Paul |
Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield face off against the tobacco industry in a case of national significance. |
| 12/09/1997 |
Vanished Indian Insane Asylum Still Casts Shadows |
From 1902 - 1933, a federal asylum in Canton, SD housed Indian troublemakers along with the afflicted. |
| 10/01/1996 |
Janet's Children |
Minnesota Public Radio reporter Elizabeth Stawicki examines Minnesota's recently enacted parental custody laws through the story of Janet, crack addict and mother of seven. |
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