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Crime, Law and Justice

The costs of prison labor

Guest host Marianne Combs spoke with a labor expert and a reporter about the state of prison labor in the US.
by Marianne Combs

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Ex-cons get a deeper look from employers in tight Minnesota job market

Ex-cons get a deeper look from employers in tight Minnesota job market

With Minnesota's near-record jobless rate and more openings than people looking for work, there's new opportunity for people who've historically had the hardest time landing jobs — people with criminal records.
by Martin Moylan

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America's growing cop shortage

America's growing cop shortage

A hot job market and skepticism about law enforcement are making it harder for police departments across the country to replace officers who are retiring.
by Martin Kaste and Lori Mack

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More police training key to determining who is a 'good guy with a gun'

More police training key to determining who is a 'good guy with a gun'

Two black men killed by police recently in Alabama and Illinois are described by protesters as 'good guys with guns.' Police trainers say there are steps departments can take to help prevent deaths.
by Cheryl Corley

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Alleged Bloomington mosque bomber pleads not guilty

Alleged Bloomington mosque bomber pleads not guilty

Joe Morris, 23, appeared briefly in a St. Paul federal courtroom Tuesday to enter the plea. He's one of three alleged Illinois militia members accused of bombing the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center in 2017.
by Matt Sepic

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