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Police refuse to release name of man arrested in stabbing in Oakdale

The Pioneer Press says police arrested a 44-year-old man in Minneapolis in connection with the stabbing of a woman in Oakdale, but have so far refused to release the man's name. That violates the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, which requires authorities to identify anyone arrested. Police say they will release the person's identity when charges are filed.
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The Pioneer Press says police arrested a 44-year-old man in Minneapolis in connection with the stabbing of a woman in Oakdale, but have so far refused to release the man's name. That violates the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, which requires authorities to identify anyone arrested. Police say they will release the person's identity when charges are filed.

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