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2 former federal prosecutors who led Minnesota fraud investigations start private law firm
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (220+ words) After years of public service, two former federal prosecutors who recently resigned from the Minnesota District of the U.S. Attorney's Office are now going into private practice. Joseph H. Thompson, who at one point was the acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, and his…...
St. Paul Mayor Her signs ordinance banning federal law enforcement from staging on city property
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (178+ words) St. Paul Kaohly Her on Thursday signed an ordinance prohibiting federal law enforcement from staging or conducting operational activity on city-owned property. St. Paul Mayor Her signs ordinance banning federal law enforcement from staging on city property St. Paul Kaohly…...
No injuries after a Brooklyn Park home was shot at in a 'targeted' incident Sunday morning
1+ week, 1+ day ago (116+ words) Brooklyn Park Police said nobody was injured Sunday morning after a house was reportedly targeted and shot at by suspects. According to police, a 911 call was placed around 1:17 a.m. Sunday morning, shots had been fired in the 9900 block of Scott Avenue…...
St. Paul considers ordinance to require federal agents to show clear identification
1+ week, 4+ day ago (402+ words) The St. Paul City Council is advancing a proposal to require clear identification for all law enforcement agencies, including federal, operating in the city. It stems from confusion and calls for accountability related to immigration enforcement operations, according to council…...
Minnesota officials discuss safety surrounding planned weekend demonstrations
3+ week, 3+ day ago (130+ words) Top Minnesota officials held a briefing Friday afternoon on public safety initiatives ahead of planned weekend demonstrations. Minnesota officials discuss safety surrounding planned weekend demonstrations Top Minnesota officials held a briefing Friday afternoon on public safety initiatives ahead of planned…...
Hotel fire in Bloomington injures 2 people
4+ week, 1+ day ago (98+ words) A hotel fire injured two people who were inside a Bloomington hotel building. According to the Bloomington Fire Department, the fire was reported before 12:52 a.m. Sunday morning in the 7900 block of Lyndale Avenue. The first department said the fire was contained…...
INTERVIEW: St. Paul RV Supershow
4+ week, 2+ day ago (106+ words) In the heart of winter, some Minnesotans might be dreaming about driving somewhere a little warmer, and with the St. Paul RV Supershow, you might just find the vehicle to take you there. INTERVIEW: St. Paul RV Supershow In the…...
St. Paul bringing back winter alternate side street parking for 2 neighborhoods
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (312+ words) St. Paul Public Works announced on Tuesday that it is bringing back a winter pilot parking program, but the two neighborhoods included this year will be different from last year. Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 4, residents in two specific areas, near…...
Snoop Dogg releases single ‘Christmas in Minnesota’ ahead of Vikings halftime performance
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (180+ words) Snoop Dogg is spending his Christmas in Minnesota this year, and he's released a new track to celebrate the occasion. Snoop Dogg releases single "Christmas in Minnesota" ahead of Vikings halftime performance Snoop Dogg is spending his Christmas in Minnesota…...
Minnesota officials warn federal agents that swapping license plates ‘will not be tolerated’
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (407+ words) State officials sent a formal warning to the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday in response to reports of federal agents illegally meddling with Minnesota-issued license plates on unmarked vehicles. The cease-and-desist letter from Driver and Vehicle Services Director Pong…...