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County Attorney Responds to St. Paul Crime Lab Allegations
The office of Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom issued a statement on reports that the St. Paul Crime Lab may not be compliant with best practices.

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The office of Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom issued a statement on reports that the St. Paul Crime Lab may not be compliant with best practices.

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The office of Dakota County Attorney Jim Backstrom issued the following statement late Friday afternoon.
The office of Dakota County Attorney Jim Backstrom issued the following statement late Friday afternoon.
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