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Department of Corrections expands online applications for visitors at adult facilities

Department of Corrections expands online applications for visitors at adult facilities

Since December, the Minnesota Department of Corrections has been testing the new electronic system at Rush City and five other prisons. The feedback from the pilot program showed the system reduced application wait times and applicant postage costs.
by Jaylan Sims

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Two plead guilty to fraud in Feeding Our Future case

Two plead guilty to fraud in Feeding Our Future case

Two Twin Cities metro women pleaded guilty Friday to collecting fraudulent payments from federal child nutrition funds. They’re the latest of dozens of people convicted in the $250 million fraud case.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota moves to end housing stabilization program after reports of possible fraud

Minnesota moves to end housing stabilization program after reports of possible fraud

The Department of Human Services said it didn’t have adequate guardrails on the program to prevent bad actors from improperly obtaining the funds. It said it would work with the Legislature to redevelop the program.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul police say Suni Lee statue was stolen

St. Paul police say Suni Lee statue was stolen

The St. Paul Police Department said the bronze statue, along with the rock with her nameplate, were taken from Phalen Regional Park.
by MPR News Staff

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Some city services still unavailable after St. Paul cyberattack

Some city services still unavailable after St. Paul cyberattack

Emergency services — including 911 — are still fully operational, but the St. Paul Police Department said other services may be delayed.
by Lisa Ryan

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3 fired DOJ workers add to chorus of layoffs in 'foundering' workforce

3 fired DOJ workers add to chorus of layoffs in 'foundering' workforce

The Department of Justice has fired hundreds of employees this year, transforming a federal workforce that enjoys vast powers and responsibility over issues affecting the lives of everyday Americans.
by Carrie Johnson

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