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New St. Paul police program that identifies gang members draws criticism

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St. Paul police have identified 60 individuals they think are responsible for most of the gang-related violence in the city. With the help of a new federal grant, officers plan on watching the gang members closely over the next year. Police are also teaming up with a group of crime-fighting ministers to help the young men get off the street. But the new program has been controversial in the city's black community. All 60 men on the list are African-American.
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