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Former U.S. Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case

Former U.S. Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in his federal fraud case. The New York Republican entered the plea Monday in a courtroom in Long Island. His trial had been set to start in early September.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Cornbread Harris and Jimmy Jam celebrate book release at Cedar

Photos: Cornbread Harris and Jimmy Jam celebrate book release at Cedar

On Friday, Aug. 16, many music legends gathered at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis to celebrate the release of “Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris” by Andrea Swensson, out now on University of Minnesota Press.

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Who applied for social equity business licenses in Minnesota, by the numbers

Who applied for social equity business licenses in Minnesota, by the numbers

Hundreds of entrepreneurs, cultivators and retailers are eagerly waiting to find out if they’ll be able to source, grow and sell recreational marijuana in Minnesota by next year.
by Gracie Stockton and Cari Spencer

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A HUGE upheaval: A local improv theater loses two artistic staffers over issues of inclusion

A HUGE upheaval: A local improv theater loses two artistic staffers over issues of inclusion

HUGE Improv Theater in Minneapolis is dealing with internal turmoil and leadership changes after the co-executive and diversity and inclusion director publicly criticized a new show.
by Max Sparber

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Blinken says Israel accepts U.S. proposal to bridge Gaza impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

Blinken says Israel accepts U.S. proposal to bridge Gaza impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether the latest draft had addressed concerns cited by the militant group.
by The Associated Press

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Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, with a spotlight on Minnesota

Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, with a spotlight on Minnesota

Minnesota’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention is trying to share their enthusiasm about Gov. Tim Walz, who is the Democrats’ vice-presidential candidate.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Zdechlik

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