MN Sen. Eichorn solicited minor for sex: Charges

Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn was charged in state and federal court on Wednesday, accused of soliciting a minor for sex. Political expert Michael Brodkorb breaks down the charges and compares Eichorn's arrest to Sen. Nicole Mitchell's case, who faces charges in a burglary of her stepmom's home.

Eichorn charged with soliciting a minor

Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was one of the sponsors of the "Trump derangement bill," faces a felony charge of prostitution after allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a prostitution sting in Bloomington.

Social media warning labels proposed by Minnesota lawmakers

A new proposal by Minnesota lawmakers would require a social media platform to show users an initial mental health warning label, as well as, an occasional pop-up timer tracking their time spent on any social media website or app.

Burning Teslas spotted in Las Vegas & Kansas City

Five Tesla cars were damaged in Las Vegas on Tuesday after a person set the vehicles on fire and fired multiple gunshots in a "targeted attack" on a Tesla facility, where the individual also painted the word "RESIST" on the storefront’s windows. Authorities are also investigating a potential arson attack at a Tesla shop after two Tesla Cybertrucks caught fire Monday evening in Kansas City.

St. Cloud State student detained unlawfully, judge rules

A St. Cloud State University student who was the last person to see Sudishka Konanki before she disappeared, requested his release in a Dominican Court on Tuesday. A judge ruled he was detained unlawfully, but his passport is still being held by authorities. Here's the latest.

Minneapolis data details cost of homeless encampment closures

New data shows Minneapolis closed 17 homeless encampments in the second half of 2024. Officials say several other small encampments were shut down this year as neighbors worry about safety and livability issues in the surrounding areas.

Feeding Our Future fraud: Jury begins deliberations

A jury in the Feeding Our Future fraud trial of Aimee Bock and Salim Said will begin deliberations on Wednesday. In closing arguments, Assistant U.S. Attorney Harry Jacobs told jurors that Aimee Bock and co-defendant Salim Said "committed a fraud of epic proportions" as the trial over an alleged $250 million fraud heads to jury deliberations.

MSHSL's first boys’ volleyball season underway

The inaugural season of boys volleyball as an MSHSL sanctioned sport started on Monday, with more than 90 boys volleyball teams across Minnesota taking the court as an official high school sport this spring.

Paramedic honored for mental health efforts

The Minnesota Ambulance Association honored more than 25 EMS professionals at an award ceremony on Tuesday, one of which is credited with supporting mental health after a traumatic experience themselves.

Sudiksha Konanki disappearance suspect update

A St. Cloud State University student who was the last person to see Sudishka Konanki before she disappeared has requested his release during a Dominican Court appearance on Tuesday.