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Lawmakers push tougher radon testing after KARE investigation

A bipartisan group of State Senators is behind a plan that would establish more rigorous and regular testing requirements for all of Minnesota's public schools following a KARE 11 investigation.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Governor calls for action on school radon testing

Dayton says he was shocked by a KARE 11 report that found most Minnesota school districts fail to follow government testing recommendations – if they test at all.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Guilty plea in police car double billing case

Former fleet manager at Nelson Auto admits his role in scheme that state officials say overcharged taxpayers $803,309.

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KARE 11 Investigates: MN schools fail to test for cancer-causing radon

Despite state and federal recommendations, only 53 of 331 school districts in Minnesota report they have tested classrooms for radon since 2012. KARE 11 found out which Twin Cities area districts are testing – and which ones are not.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Insurance denial nightmare

Big Lake resident Jodi Beucler says she was removed from an insurance policy on her home without notice.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Prescription error warning

A Twin Cities family is calling for more safeguards after they got medicine 10 times stronger than the doctor prescribed.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Refund checks issued in cop car swindle case

A KARE 11 investigation exposed how law enforcement agencies across Minnesota were overcharged $803,000 on squad car purchases. Now taxpayer refunds are being issued.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Protecting drivers from totaled cars

Cars that have been smashed, totaled or flooded often wind up back on the roads with clean titles that can hide their history.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Salesman behind police car double billing scheme to plead guilty

A KARE 11 investigation exposed how law enforcement agencies across Minnesota were overcharged $803,000 on squad car purchases.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Closing a secret sex offender loophole

State lawmakers take first step toward preventing admitted sex offenders from driving school buses.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Tracking down the guns of domestic abusers

While most of Minnesota fails to enforce firearm surrender orders, one county aggressively follows up on domestic violence Orders For Protection to ensure abusers get rid of their guns.

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KARE 11 Investigates: State lawmaker says more action needed to keep guns from domestic abusers

Sen. Latz promises changes after a KARE 11 investigation uncovered domestic abusers keeping their guns despite laws and court orders.

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KARE 11 Investigates: Saving lives by keeping guns away from domestic abusers

Other states – including Wisconsin – are more aggressive than Minnesota in enforcing gun surrender orders.

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KARE 11 Investigates: MN abusers keep their guns despite laws, court orders

Records show officials repeatedly fail to enforce state and federal laws designed to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers.

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In MN, elder abuse lawsuits die with the victim

Advocates say a legal loophole keeps families from seeking justice in the courts and shields elder care facilities from responsibility for abuse.

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