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Conservative influencers charged with voter fraud in Minnesota primary
Updated at 8:00 PMCrime, Law and JusticeHennepin County prosecutors charged conservative provocateur James O’Keefe and another man with felonies for unlawful voting and identity theft for misrepresenting their identities to election judges during the Aug. 11 primary.
'Central organizer' of Feeding Our Future scheme gets 30 years
Updated at 9:15 PMFraud in MinnesotaA judge sentenced a major player in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme to 30 years in federal prison.
DOJ declines to release search warrant in Ilhan Omar investigation
9:23 PMPolitics and Election NewsSeveral news outlets asked to see the sealed warrant used in the search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home. But the Justice Department says that could jeopardize the ongoing investigation.
Judge threatens ICE with contempt, sanctions in Minnesota re-arrest case
Updated at 11:12 AMImmigrationICE continues to instantly re-arrest immigrants at the doors of the Whipple Federal Building after federal judges order their release.
University of Minnesota report warns student AI use poses 'severe' threat to learning
5:01 PMEducation NewsA new report from the University of Minnesota warns generative artificial intelligence could disrupt memory, critical thinking and other aspects of learning – especially for younger students.
Minneapolis City Council moves toward eliminating Office of Community Safety
4:35 PMMinneapolis NewsThe office has attracted criticism for failing to rein in police spending and delays in implementing the state’s court-enforced agreement with the state Department of Human Rights on policing. The full council will consider the proposal to eliminate the office on Thursday.
Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn
9:07 PMPolitics and Election NewsThe Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation.
‘We want people to stay’: North Memorial EMS workers organize for better support
9:00 AMHealthUnion organizers say they want a greater voice in staffing, training, equipment maintenance, employee benefits and workplace policies, along with resources to help paramedics and EMTs remain in a profession known for burnout and high turnover.
Former judges defend Minnesota judges who spoke to press about ICE surge
YesterdayImmigrationA letter signed by former judges — including several from Minnesota — states the ethics complaint filed by the Department of Justice is “baseless.”
How daylight saving time changes affect you and what you can do about it
4:10 PMHealthIt's almost time for most Americans to set their clocks back an hour. Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time next Sunday. Standard time will last until March 14, when we will again “spring forward” with the return of daylight saving time.
Even with early Game 6 tipoff on Thursday, Valkyries are confident fans will find a way to watch
2:57 PMSportsGolden State Valkyries fans are frustrated that the WNBA couldn't find a better solution for Game 6 of the Finals than to schedule the game at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
Disinformation videos, likely from Russia, are exploiting real people to malign Senate candidates
2:21 PMPolitics and Election NewsSocial media videos believed to be linked to Russia are misusing real people’s names and photographs to spread disinformation about two Democratic Senate candidates.
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