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KARE 11 Investigates: New law closes LRT loophole that shielded operator from prosecution

KARE 11 Investigates: New law closes LRT loophole that shielded operator from prosecution

KARE 11 Investigates: New law closes LRT loophole that shielded operator from prosecution

Gov. Tim Walz signed reform legislation after a fatal light rail crash in which the operator was found at fault – but could not be charged under existing traffic laws.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Closing light rail loophole

A bill to make reckless driving laws apply to light rail train operators clears the state Senate.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Fire insurance fight settled

There’s a settlement in an insurance lawsuit that raised questions for homeowners all across Minnesota. KARE 11 investigated the case of a woman taken off an insurance policy without her knowledge.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Crash victim’s family works to close light rail loophole

Reform legislation is on the fast track after a fatal light rail crash in which the operator was found at fault – but could not be charged under existing traffic laws.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Prosecuting for profit

Fines earmarked to combat sexual exploitation were paid as a bonus to a private attorney.

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KARE 11 Investigates: More refunds ordered in police double billing case

Refunds now total more than $1.4 million in the wake of a KARE 11 investigation of police car overcharges.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Mandating schools test for radon

Lawmakers consider mandatory school radon testing after KARE 11 revealed 84 percent of Minnesota schools fail to properly test for the cancer-causing gas.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Banning pharmacy gag clauses

A new proposal would let pharmacists tell you how to save money on prescriptions, prohibiting gag clauses exposed by KARE 11.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Closing a loophole shielding light rail drivers from prosecution

Lawmakers act after a fatal light rail crash in which the operator was found at fault – but could not be charged under existing traffic laws.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Video of Officer Noor traffic stop

Prosecutors want to use video of Noor pointing a gun “at a man’s head” in his upcoming murder trial.

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KARE 11 INVESTIGATES: Vietnam veterans at risk for rare cancer

A Minnesota veteran’s family questions why they were not warned about possible exposure to a dangerous parasite in Southeast Asia.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Gaps in Crisis Line responses

After a teenager’s tragic death, KARE 11 discovers where you live may affect the help you get in a mental health crisis.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Veteran wins transplant battle

In the wake of a KARE 11 investigation, the VA reverses its denial of a kidney transplant to a Native American Marine Corps veteran from Minnesota.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Some wealthy developers dodge taxes for years

A KARE 11 investigation finds commercial real estate developers who fail to pay property taxes on unsold lots, keeping school districts and local governments waiting years for much needed revenue.

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Neighbors of polygamist cult issue warning to Minnesota

A recent land purchase by FLDS church leader sparks fear that religious compound could be planned for northern Minnesota.

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Bill to close the light rail loophole

Lawmaker wants to make Minnesota traffic laws apply to light rail train operators.

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