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2 inmates who "walked away" from Stillwater prison apprehended a short time later

STILLWATER, Minn. – Officials say two inmates left the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater Tuesday night and were apprehended a short time later.

A spokesperson from the Department of Corrections said the two "walked away" from the facility's minimum security unit.

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They were picked up by Washington County deputies about 45 minutes after leaving and returned to DOC custody.

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