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Fox NewsTony Dungy Endorses Michele Tafoya in Minnesota Republican Senate Primary
Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy endorsed former NBC sideline reporter Michele Tafoya in Minnesota's Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Tafoya faces four other candidates in the August 11 primary.
foxnews.comMinnesota Daycare Owner Charged in Federal Benefits Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors charged a Minneapolis daycare owner with conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case adds to a series of fraud charges involving multiple Minnesota state-administered programs.
New York PostDOJ Charges 15 in Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Schemes Totaling $90 Million
Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges Thursday against 15 people accused of stealing more than $90 million from Minnesota Medicaid programs. One defendant remains at large after jumping from a fourth-story balcony.
Washington ExaminerICE Officer Gregory Morgan Jr. to Surrender in Minneapolis Assault Case
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer faces two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after an incident on a Minneapolis highway. The officer is scheduled to turn himself in to authorities on Thursday.
yahoo.comMinnesota Nonprofit Leader Gets Nearly 42 Years in Prison for $250 Million Fraud
A federal judge sentenced Aimee Bock, founder of Feeding Our Future, to nearly 42 years in prison for her role in a $250 million COVID-era fraud scheme. The case has led to additional fraud charges and broader scrutiny of state programs.
Washington ExaminerMinnesota Nonprofit Director Gets 41 Years in $250 Million Pandemic Fraud Case
Aimee Bock, executive director of Feeding Our Future, received a 500-month prison sentence and was ordered to repay nearly $243 million. The case involved fraudulent claims for meals that were never served to children.
nbcnews.comJustice Department to Charge 15 People in Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Case
The Justice Department plans to announce criminal charges on Thursday against 15 people accused of defrauding Minnesota Medicaid and other state programs of more than $90 million. Two autism therapy providers are charged with submitting $46.6 million in fraudulent claims.
nypost.comAmazon Driver Interrupts Alleged Hammer Attack in Minnesota Home
An Amazon delivery driver stopped an alleged attack on a woman in her Minnesota home on May 11. Police arrested the woman's husband and charged him with attempted murder.
foxnews.comICE Agent Charged With Assault in Shooting of Venezuelan Migrant
Minnesota prosecutors charged an ICE agent with four counts of assault and one count of false reporting after he allegedly shot a Venezuelan migrant in the leg during a January operation in Minneapolis. The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in the state t…
nypost.comMinnesota Activates National Guard for Northern Wildfires
Minnesota's National Guard has been activated to assist with wildfires in the northern part of the state. Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order declaring a peacetime emergency after the Department of Natural Resources requested additional support.
deadline.comEden Prairie Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Arson at Townhome With Children Inside
A federal judge sentenced 35-year-old Muna Osman to 15 years in prison after he admitted to setting fire to a townhome where three children were present. The conviction triggers mandatory supervised release and restitution requirements that will affect victim compensation timelin…
The BbcSomali Migrants in Minnesota Report Continued Fear After ICE Operation Drawdown
Fear persists among some Somali immigrants in Minnesota months after the Trump administration announced a reduction in immigration enforcement agents. A federal judge temporarily blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status for around 2,500 Somali nationals.
bbc.co.ukMinnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar at January Town Hall
Patrick Stein of Minnesota entered a guilty plea in federal court to assaulting U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall event on January 9 2026. The conviction triggers a mandatory federal sentencing process that will determine prison time and establishes a…
marketwatch.comLondon Royalty Firm Acquires $132.5 Million Stake in Minnesota Iron Ore Project
The Metals Royalty Company agreed to purchase a 1% production royalty interest in the Mesabi Metallics iron ore project in Nashwauk, Minnesota. The transaction totals $132.5 million and is tied to future output of DR-grade pellets used in lower-emissions steelmaking. First produc…
Dmitry / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Small Plane Crash in Minnesota Kills North Dakota State Legislator and Pilot
A small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Crystal Airport north of Minneapolis, resulting in the deaths of North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy and the pilot. Authorities reported the incident occurred on April 26, 2026, and investigations are underway. Statements from offici…
jns.orgRep. Ilhan Omar Attends Wedding of Chief of Staff and Junior Aide
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar attended the wedding of her chief of staff, Connor McNutt, and legislative aide Tahreem Alam, both of whom continue to work in her office. Alam received a promotion one month before the December 2025 wedding. A spokesperson for Omar stated the office does not…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMan Accused of Syringe Assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar to Plead Guilty in Federal Case
Anthony James Kazmierczak, accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar at a January town hall, plans to change his plea to guilty on federal charges. The incident followed heightened tensions after an ICE agent's killing of Renee Good. A hearing is set for May 7, 2026.