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Federal regulators sue to close pest-infested Minneapolis food warehouse

Federal regulators sue to close pest-infested Minneapolis food warehouse

Gold Star Distribution is planning to close after pest problems and product recalls. Investigators with the Food and Drug Administration had found a slew of pests in the building during the 2025 inspection.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution

FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution

FBI Director Kash Patel is defending the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification.
by The Associated Press

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Chief Justice Natalie Hudson reflects on a life dedicated to justice

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson reflects on a life dedicated to justice

Minnesota’s top judge retires at the end of this month. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota State Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson about her career, cases and the role of the courts.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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St. Paul's Summit Brewing Company faces foreclosure

St. Paul's Summit Brewing Company faces foreclosure

BMO Bank alleges Summit Brewery, one of Minnesota's largest brewers, owes them more than $8 million in unpaid debt.
by Ahmed Hassan

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Board again denies parole for man convicted in 1970 murder of officer James Sackett Sr.

Board again denies parole for man convicted in 1970 murder of officer James Sackett Sr.

Minnesota’s Supervised Release Board has again denied parole to a man convicted in the 1970 ambush murder of St. Paul Police Officer James Sackett Sr. The board’s meeting on Friday marked the fourth time that Ronald Reed, 76, appealed for his release.
by Matt Sepic

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Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country

Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country

The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.
by Jude Joffe-Block

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FBI, BIA execute search warrant at building on Red Lake Reservation

FBI, BIA execute search warrant at building on Red Lake Reservation

The FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs executed a search warrant at the Red Lake Reservation's child welfare building. The Red Lake Tribal Council has stated it will update the public when more information can be shared.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Judge finds clerk's killer not guilty by reason of mental illness

Judge finds clerk's killer not guilty by reason of mental illness

A judge on Thursday found a a Minneapolis man not guilty by reason of mental illness in the 2023 killing of grocery store clerk Robert Skafte. But Taylor Justin Schulz remains under civil commitment and could remain in custody for the rest of his life.
by Matt Sepic

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