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Crime, Law and Justice

On Tuesday, felony offenders sentenced up to 180 days in jail began serving their time in county jails rather than state prisons.  This is thanks to a bill passed this year by the Legislature.  Facing an enormous budget deficit, lawmakers reduced the Minnesota Department of Corrections' annual budget by $4.4 million.  Under the new legislation, $1.2 million will be allocated back to the counties to offset their costs.  We discuss the challenges facing Minnesota prisons.

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