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May 25, 2026

Jacob Frey criticized for remembering George Floyd on Memorial Day, six years after death sparked riots

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey receives pushback for his social media post remembering George Floyd on Memorial Day, the sixth anniversary of his death.

May 21, 2026

Minnesota fraud mastermind gets nearly 42 years in prison in massive $250M 'Feeding Our Future' scheme

"Feeding Our Future" leader Aimee Bock has received a nearly 42-year prison sentence for her role in a $250 million COVID-19 fraud conspiracy.

May 20, 2026

Owner of daycare in viral Nick Shirley video charged in $4.6M daycare fraud scheme, prosecutors say

Fahima Egeh Mahamud, who's linked to Minnesota's "Feeding Our Future" scandal, charged in a daycare fraud scheme after allegedly pocketing millions meant for children.

May 13, 2026

Twin Cities’ wage hikes roasted after report exposes job-crushing fallout in Tim Walz’s backyard

A Minneapolis Fed study links the $15 minimum wage in the Twin Cities to reduced employment and hours, complicating national pushes for higher wages.

May 12, 2026

Million-dollar SNAP food stamp fraud scheme in Walz's backyard sparks outrage: 'Cruel joke'

A Minnesota man allegedly defrauded SNAP taxpayers of over $1 million by using others' EBT cards to buy and resell goods, authorities say in charges.

May 9, 2026

Minnesota nonprofit accused of siphoning $6.5M to fund Vegas trips, luxury cars, private liquor store

We Push for Peace nonprofit allegedly collapsed after directors pocketed $6.5 million meant for community violence prevention work in Minnesota.

May 8, 2026

Communist, socialist activists push 20-hour workweek, property seizures as presence at protests grows

Socialist and communist protesters in Minneapolis say the U.S. can shift to a 20-hour workweek and cap rent at 10% of income under worker control.

May 6, 2026

Walz hit with local revolt from Minnesota mayor refusing ‘ugly’ new flag: ‘People’s decision’

Minnesota's flag redesign sparks backlash as Champlin's mayor challenges Gov. Tim Walz, calling the process undemocratic and demanding a citizen vote.

May 4, 2026

WATCH: Walz deputy lambasts Laken Riley Act in bid to keep Minnesota Senate seat blue

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan blasted the Laken Riley Act at a Bernie Sanders 'Stop Oligarchy' rally as she trails Rep. Craig in the Senate primary race.

May 2, 2026

Communist and socialist groups call for 'revolution' and seizure of property at Minneapolis May Day rally

A Minneapolis May Day rally organized for immigrant rights drew communist and socialist groups demanding revolution, rent caps and wealth redistribution.