Supremes uphold dismissal in Owatonna Press libel suit
Minnesota Supreme Court rules grand jury members are public figures and editorial comment about county buildings falls under protected commentary absent actual malice. The decision cites care in reporting and supports editors amid strong public interest, despite irritations to the 22 jurors.
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FDA checks Minnesota groceries for tainted cheese recall
The FDA seeks return or destruction of Le Roitelet Camembert and Le Roitelet Brie after linking them to illness. Minnesota stores urged to remove stock with four or eight ounce packaging imported from France.
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Three Duluth men convicted in antiwar rally disorder
In Duluth Minnesota three men were convicted of disorderly conduct for actions at the September 12 dedication of the civic mall antiwar rally. Bruce C. McPherson and Roger LeDoux were also found guilty of resisting arrest with fines or jail terms, James R. Neumann faced disorderly conduct verdicts, while Edward Zawicki was acquitted.
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