Howard Thompson
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Federal officials tout seizure of 'half a city block' in Minneapolis fraud case
Federal officials announced a new effort to recover Minneapolis real estate allegedly purchased with stolen child nutrition funds Tuesday, describing the properties as "half a city block" during an Oval Office appearance with President Donald Trump.
FBI, ATF supporting Minnesota crackdown on Somali gang violence
The FBI and ATF are joining a coordinated law enforcement effort to combat recent incidents of Somali gang violence in the Twin Cities.
Red Lake chairman says he hasn't stepped down amid federal takeover of welfare services
The chairman of the Red Lake Nation says he hasn't stepped down after tribal leaders announced last week that he would retire amid a federal takeover of the tribe's child welfare system following eight deaths.
Minneapolis school board chair outlines next steps after closure pause
Days after the Minneapolis Public Schools put a pause on a plan that would have closed or merged more than a dozen schools, School Board Chair Collin Beachy joined FOX 9 All Day to talk about where the district goes from here.
Teen charged in St. Louis Park Hwy 100 shooting connected to gang violence
A 19-year-old man from Blaine is now facing charges for a shooting along Highway 100 in St. Louis Park that authorities say is connected to the recent rash of gang violence in the west metro.
Minnesota early voting 2026: Dates, deadlines and locations
Early voting opens this Friday in Minnesota with a new process that allows voters to cast their ballots directly into voting machines, similar to voting on Election Day. Here's what you need to know.
Victim says Lakeville man told her he wanted to kill like Dahmer: charges
A victim told police that the man charged in a Lakeville sexual assault invoked Wisconsin serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer, allegedly saying he “always wanted to commit murders like that," according to a criminal complaint filed this week.
Eden Prairie shooting suspect targeted in Bloomington shooting: Court docs
New court documents allege that a suspect charged in connection to the Eden Prairie homecoming shooting became the target of another shooting just days later in Bloomington where 100 rounds were fired on Harriet Avenue.
St. Paul sues Maplewood over rejected police training facility
The City of St. Paul filed a lawsuit against the City of Maplewood after Maplewood officials rejected plans for a police firing range.
Michele Tafoya reacts after getting Trump's endorsement
Michele Tafoya reacted Tuesday to President Donald Trump’s endorsement of her U.S. Senate campaign, while also trying to put some distance between herself and the president.