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The story of Dillinger and other gangsters in St. Paul

Wanted poster of John Dillinger
Wanted poster of John Dillinger, circa 1934.
courtesy Landmark Center

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The movie "Public Enemies" made almost $27 million at the box office over the weekend. It's the story of gangster John Dillinger and his girlfriend Billie Frechette. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Paul Maccabee, the author of the crime history book "John Dillinger Slept Here."

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Wanted poster of John Dillinger
Wanted poster of John Dillinger, circa 1934.
courtesy Landmark Center