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Prison officer hiring push is on, but jobs aren't easy to fill

Prison officer hiring push is on, but jobs aren't easy to fill

Help is wanted inside Minnesota's prisons. But here and across the country, the qualified applicant pools are getting shallower for open corrections officer positions.
by Brian Bakst

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Supreme Court rejects challenge to regulation of gun silencers

Supreme Court rejects challenge to regulation of gun silencers

The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to federal regulation of gun silencers Monday, just days after a gunman used one in a shooting rampage that killed 12 people in Virginia.
by Associated Press

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Prosecutors detail strategy, challenges of Noor case

Prosecutors detail strategy, challenges of Noor case

Hennepin County prosecutors outlined why they believe the charges are appropriate, and the challenges in prosecuting police officers.
by Jon Collins

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Massive extradition bill protest fills Hong Kong streets

Massive extradition bill protest fills Hong Kong streets

Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through Hong Kong on Sunday to voice their opposition to legislation that would allow people to be extradited to mainland China where they could face politically charged trials.
by Associated Press

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700 former, current Shopko workers seek severance pay

700 former, current Shopko workers seek severance pay

The move comes after a federal judge on Friday approved the Wisconsin-based retailer's plan to exit bankruptcy protection and wind down its operations.
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Watch: Ruszczyk's family gives impact statements during Noor sentencing

Watch: Ruszczyk's family gives impact statements during Noor sentencing

Family members of Justine Ruszczyk delivered impact statements in court before the judge sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor 12 1/2 years in prison for killing her.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota's prisons to see a senior-staff remake

Seven of the state's correctional facilities will soon have new wardens, mostly as existing bosses are moved to new places.
by Brian Bakst

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