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.

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.

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.

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.