Gov. Walz: Sen. Eichorn should resign [RAW]
During a press conference on Wednesday, Gov. Tim Walz said Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was charged with prostitution-related charges on Wednesday, should resign.
Feeding Our Future verdict: US Attorney responds [RAW]
Jurors have reached a guilty verdict in the trial of Aimee Bock and Salim Said. The U.S. Attorney's Office cheered the verdict.
Suspect in Mankato Kwik Trip murder accused of stabbing victim 43 times
A 28-year-old Mankato man is accused of stabbing a worker 43 times at a Mankato Kwik Trip on Tuesday, according to charges filed in Blue Earth County Court.
MN Senate GOP comments on Sen. Eichorn charges
Minnesota Senate leaders are providing their first comments on the arrest of GOP Sen. Jason Eichorn following his arrest and charges over soliciting a minor for sex in Bloomington.
Feeding Our Future fraud verdict: What it was like in court
Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of Aimee Bock and Salim Said. Bock was the executive director of Feeding Our Future and Salim Said was the co-owner of the Safari Restaurant off Lake Street in Minneapolis – one of the supposed meal sites. The jury found Aimee Bock guilty on all seven counts she faced, Including charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery and federal programs bribery. Said was found guilty on all 21 counts he faced, including counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal programs bribery, and conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery, along with four additional counts of money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Feeding Our Future verdict: Aimee Bock and Salim Said found guilty
Jurors have found Feeding Our Future ringleader Aimee Bock and Salim Said guilty on all counts in the massive fraud case.
Verdict reached in Feeding Our Future fraud trial
The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of the suspected ringleader in the massive $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud case in Minnesota. The jury found Aimee Bock guilty on all seven counts she faced, Including charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery and federal programs bribery. Said was found guilty on all 21 counts he faced, including counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal programs bribery, and conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery, along with four additional counts of money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Minneapolis officials discuss public health and safety updates
Officials with the Minneapolis Office of Community Safety gave their quarterly update on crime data within the city.
MN senator charged in federal court
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was one of the sponsors of the "Trump derangement syndrome bill," faces state and federal charges after allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a prostitution sting in Bloomington.
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.
Sen. Eichorn charged in federal court, accused of soliciting minor for sex
Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn, one of the sponsors of the "Trump derangement syndrome bill," is facing federal charges after being arrested and charged in Hennepin County. He allegedly tried to solicit sex from a 17-year-old girl.
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.
MN bill to protect veterans from fraud [RAW]
A DFL and GOP lawmaker introduced a bill aimed at protecting veterans from fraud.
Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested in minor prostitution sting: What we know
A Minnesota lawmaker from Grand Rapids is accused of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution after he was arrested by Bloomington police in a prostitution sting.
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.
MN weather: Heavy snow in southern Minnesota; cloudy, windy for Twin Cities
A winter storm system is bringing heavy snow and wind to parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, which could make travel difficult in some areas.
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.