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St. Paul Police Chief Henry Sues Mayor Her
Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her on September 24, 2026.
Kazmierczak Sentenced for Spraying Omar at Town Hall in Minneapolis
Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced for spraying Ilhan Omar with vinegar during a 2026 town hall in Minneapolis. The attack occurred as part of Operation Metro Surge, which involved over 2,000 officers.
Kaamil Omar Sallah Arrested at MSP Airport on Fraud Charges
Kaamil Omar Sallah was arrested on September 10, 2026, at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on four wire fraud counts. He allegedly received nearly $1.3 million.
Lindell Sues Minnesota Officials Over Recount Payment Dispute
Mike Lindell filed a lawsuit against Minnesota election officials after failing to pay an $825,000 recount fee by the August 25 deadline.
Three Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide at Minnesota Daycare
Police found three people dead at Brown Bear Daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota, on August 12. Six other children present during the incident were unharmed and reunited with parents.
Craig, Flanagan Vie for Minnesota Senate Nomination
Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan compete in the August 11 primary to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith. Craig holds a fundraising lead with $12.8 million raised while outside groups have spent millions on advertising.
Vance Boelter Confronts State Murder Charges in Minnesota
Vance Boelter appeared in Hennepin County court on new state charges including two counts of first-degree murder. A conviction carries mandatory life without parole and adds a felony animal cruelty count.
Federal Bureau Investigates Cyberattack Targeting More Than 30 Minnesota Water Systems
Federal agents investigate a cyberattack targeting more than 30 Minnesota water systems in July 2026. Supply remained safe though some facilities required manual operation during the attack linked to Iranian hackers.
President Trump Endorses Lindell for Minnesota Governor Bid
President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor on Truth Social. Lindell competes against multiple opponents in the August 11 primary while residency eligibility remains under scrutiny.
Crow Wing Residents Urge Board to End Immigration Agreement
Residents urged the county board to end immigration detention agreements on Tuesday. Seven speakers asked commissioners to consider withdrawal.
Association Launches Ads Criticizing Craig's Immigration Votes
The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association starts a $2 million ad campaign criticizing Angie Craig for immigration enforcement votes during Trump's term. The effort targets Craig ahead of Minnesota's Senate primary against Peggy Flanagan on August 11.
Walz Signs Law Banning Prediction Markets in Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signs law banning prediction market sites with felony penalties. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission challenges the law with a federal lawsuit over regulatory authority.
Elkins Introduces Bill Redirecting Hospital Tax Revenue to Charity Care
State Rep. Steve Elkins files legislation to allocate hospital tax revenue to charity care programs. He plans to reintroduce the bill next year if it is not included in this session's health budget.
Judge Blocks Removal of Somali Temporary Protected Status Holders
A federal judge temporarily blocks ICE from deporting Somali immigrants with Temporary Protected Status. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey questions federal claims about Somalia's safety during protests following ICE raids.
Minneapolis Instructs Staff To Identify Themselves Clearly
Minneapolis officials directed staff to clearly identify themselves after Renee Good's killing in January. The city also provided materials to distinguish local officers from ICE due to public safety concerns.
Morgan Charged With Assault Using Weapon in Minnesota
ICE agent Morgan is charged with two felony assaults for pointing his weapon at civilians. A warrant was issued after the February 2026 incident on Highway 62.