Minnesota
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Anoka-Hennepin School District Faces Legal Showdown Over Funding Referendum
A Minnesota court will rule August 7 on whether a citizen petition can force the Anoka-Hennepin School District to hold a special election for an operating levy.
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Coordinated Cyberattacks Target Minnesota Water Infrastructure
A coordinated cyberattack hit over 30 Minnesota water systems, forcing manual operations and highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities nationwide.
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First Amendment vs. ‘Fighting Words’: Inside the Split Verdict of the Shiloh Hendrix Disorderly Conduct Trial
A Minnesota jury delivered a split verdict in the trial of Shiloh Hendrix, sparking intense national debates over free speech, racial slurs, and crowdfunding.
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Feeding Our Future Defendant Sentenced to Additional 10 Years for Juror Bribery
Abdiaziz Shafii Farah received a 10-year consecutive sentence for a failed attempt to bribe a juror during the 2024 Feeding Our Future fraud trial.
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Trump Administration Pauses $1B In Medicaid Payments To California, Minnesota
The Trump administration has deferred $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing concerns over potential fraud and lack of documentation.
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Minnesota Enacts ‘Grandparents’ Happy Hour’ Law to Ease Senior Care Restrictions
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a law allowing senior care facilities to host alcohol-inclusive social events without the burden of complex liquor licensing.
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JD Vance Praises YouTuber Nick Shirley for Exposing Minnesota Fraud
Vice President JD Vance praised YouTuber Nick Shirley for uncovering major Minnesota public assistance fraud, highlighting the impact of independent reporting.
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Overrides Minnesota Pardon, Deporting Convicted Child Rapist
Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked the legal status of a convicted child rapist pardoned by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, ensuring his removal from the U.S.
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Two Women Plead Guilty in Minnesota Multi-Million Dollar Childcare Fraud Case
Two women have pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges involving millions in taxpayer funds intended for childcare and support programs in Minnesota.
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DHS Criticizes Minnesota Governor Walz Over Pardon of Convicted Sex Offender
The US Department of Homeland Security condemned Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for pardoning a convicted sex offender, potentially blocking his federal deportation.
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Federal Judge Quashes DOJ Subpoenas Against Minnesota Officials, Citing Retaliation
U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz has invalidated grand jury subpoenas targeting Governor Tim Walz and other Minnesota officials, ruling the DOJ used the criminal process to retaliate against political opponents.
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2026 Special Olympics USA Games Open in Twin Cities
More than 3,000 athletes have gathered in Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, featuring a week of competition across 16 sports.
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Severe Storms Leave 54,000 Without Power in Minnesota; Separate Outage Reported in Michigan
Severe overnight storms in Minnesota have caused widespread outages for over 54,000 Xcel Energy customers, while a separate vehicle crash in Michigan left hundreds without power.
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Federal-State Friction Intensifies as ICE Agents Face Local Prosecution and Public Unrest
Legal and operational conflicts between federal immigration authorities and state governments have reached a breaking point, marked by criminal charges against ICE agents in Minnesota and volatile protests in New Jersey.
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Minneapolis Port Faces Scrutiny After River Sheen Discovery
Authorities are investigating a mysterious sheen on the Mississippi River near a newly designated silver-status port complex as navigation improvement projects move forward.