Minneapolis police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after allegations he interfered with investigation

Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara resigned Tuesday amid allegations that he interfered with an internal investigation. The investigation explored allegations that the chief had sexual relationships with city employees. According to investigators, there was sufficient evidence that O’Hara intentionally deleted data on his city-issued cell phone that was related to the investigation.

At the DFL convention this weekend, the endorsement that will garner the most attention is in the U.S. Senate race. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig are seeking their party's endorsement.

The temporary closure of one of the state’s few marijuana testing labs could spell trouble for the budding industry. Last week, Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management froze testing at Legend Technical Services for failing to meet security and testing requirements. State law requires testing, but Minnesota already faces a backlog with demand spiking.

Vice President JD Vance trumpeted recent anti-fraud prevention efforts in Minnesota at a White House roundtable with Republican state attorneys general Tuesday. The meeting between Vance and more than a dozen Republican state attorneys general is the latest collaboration effort by Trump's new fraud-fighting task force.

Pine City is dedicating what is believed to be the nation's first historic marker recognizing the rural LGBTQ Pride movement Thursday at Voyageur Park followed by a public reception at the local VFW.

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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after allegations he interfered with investigation

At DFL convention, U.S. Senate showdown presents a proxy for tug over party’s approach in Trump era

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