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Search results for "Bureau of Criminal Apprehension" ...
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"Felons Being Granted State Hunting Licenses"
A Pioneer Press investigation found that "hundreds of convicted criminals forbidden by state and federal laws from carrying handguns, rifles or shotguns are being granted licenses to hunt game using firearms in Minnesota."
Tags: permit; violent crime; DNR; Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; database
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Fire in St. Paul
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) conducts a year-long investigation showing that a fire chief has contributed to a culture in which arson thrives. The chief has tolerated shoddy fire investigations and sllowed firemen to moonlight for a firm that has represented alleged arrsonists in fire insurance claims.
Tags: Corruption; Public Adjusters; Inc.; Bureau of Criminal Apprehension BCA