LEWISTON, Minn. — A seven-year veteran with the Lewiston police force, Ben Coop, age 56, as been sworn in as chief.  The position is full time and pays $54,000. Besides the chief, the department has four part-time time officers. The department relies on Winona County sheriff’s deputies when short-handed. The city population: 1,500.

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