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Minnesota District Attorneys<\/h1>\n
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In the state of Minnesota, the role played by the district attorney in bringing criminal offenses to trial is performed by the county attorney. This government officer is the chief prosecutor for crimes in the county. The office prosecutes petty misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies. The county attorney represents the government.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

The county attorney’s other responsibilities include:
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