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After juror bribe attempt, judge tightens security at second Feeding Our Future trial

After juror bribe attempt, judge tightens security at second Feeding Our Future trial

During a pretrial hearing on Thursday, Judge Nancy Brasel said that the four defendants may view paper copies of juror questionnaires and take notes on them, but must hand over any notes to their attorneys before leaving the courthouse.
by Matt Sepic

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‘A death penalty’: Ph.D. student says U of M expelled him over unfair AI allegation 

‘A death penalty’: Ph.D. student says U of M expelled him over unfair AI allegation 

Haishan Yang, a doctoral student in health economics, filed a lawsuit in federal court last week accusing the University of Minnesota of violating his due process. He is the first Minnesota student to go public about being expelled over AI.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Will Trump move to pave the way for mining near the Boundary Waters next week?

Will Trump move to pave the way for mining near the Boundary Waters next week?

Backers and opponents of a proposed copper mine near Ely, Minn., are gearing up for anticipated action from the incoming Trump administration that could reopen a path for mining next to the Boundary Waters.
by Dan Kraker

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St. Paul clears encampment near Mississippi River

St. Paul clears encampment near Mississippi River

The camp has been running for about two years. At least 40 people lived there as of last week, when the city posted notices to vacate.
by Nina Moini and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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‘Winter bug’ norovirus surges in Minnesota with unusually high number of cases

‘Winter bug’ norovirus surges in Minnesota with unusually high number of cases

Sometimes referred to as the “winter vomiting bug,” noroviruses are the leading cause of foodborne illness in the state for people of all ages. Minnesota is seeing around four times as many cases this season than is typical.
by Erica Zurek

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Walz unveils slimmer Minnesota budget, pitches sales tax cut

Walz unveils slimmer Minnesota budget, pitches sales tax cut

Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday pitched a tighter two-year budget, complete with spending pullbacks and other measures to keep a potential deficit at bay. He also proposed a lower state sales tax rate but called for extending the tax’s reach to financial services.
by Dana Ferguson

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Frey listed among 175 potential government witnesses in next Feeding Our Future trial

Frey listed among 175 potential government witnesses in next Feeding Our Future trial

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is on the government’s witness list in the second Feeding Our Future trial. He is not accused of any wrongdoing and a spokesperson said Frey has not received a subpoena to testify.
by Matt Sepic

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