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Minnesota lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct
ST. PAUL -- A state representative, who often fights for agriculture and people with disabilities, stands accused of inappropriate behavior.
Rep. Rod Hamilton, R-Mountain Lake, was stripped of his committee chairmanship shortly after the incident became public on Thursday, April 26.
St. Paul police are investigating, but a prosecutor said that so far there is not enough evidence for criminal charges
Police said a Bemidji woman reported last Friday an incident in Hamilton's apartment that she said occurred a week earlier.
Read more: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/government-and-politics/4437315-minnesota-lawmaker-accused-sexual-misconduct