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Police Increase Presence at St. Cloud Prison as a Precaution

Lee Voss — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:00:39 +0000

Don't be alarmed if you see increased police activity at the St. Cloud Prison this afternoon. Officials with the Department of Corrections say the prison is taking extra precautions after learning of a possible rally there.

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UPDATE: St. Cloud Prison Locked Down for 25 Hours

Jim Maurice — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:59:38 +0000

The U.S. Attorney's Office says they've charged 24 alleged members of the Native Mob gang with conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity and other crimes.

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St. Cloud Police Alert Residents Of Sex Offender

Jim Maurice — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:58:28 +0000

A level 3 sex offender has moved into the St. Cloud community. Douglas Felix moved to a home in the 1300 block of Maine Prairie Road in St. Cloud last week. Felix had previously lived at that address, and a community notification meeting was held back in 2008 -- therefore a notification meeting will not be held now.

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Private Prison Legislation Draws Strong Opposition

Lee Voss — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:04:45 +0000

The idea of a private prison in Minnesota is running into considerable opposition. The proposed House bill requires the Department of Corrections to solicit bids from private companies that want to house the state's inmates. Gov. Mark Dayton' new appointee to head the Department of Corrections, Commissioner Tom Roy, says state prisons should remain in the public sector.

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DOC Pulls Out Of Sauk Rapids City Hall Project

Jim Maurice — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:46:12 +0000

When the new Sauk Rapids City Hall opens later this year it will not have officers from the Minnesota Department of Corrections in the building. The DOC contacted the city staff and said they would be staying where they're at for now.

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