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Trial starts for alleged ringleader of massive COVID food fraud
A federal jury was selected Monday in the second criminal trial to stem from a lengthy federal investigation into Feeding Our Future. The judge put security measures in place after an alleged attempted bribe of jurors in the first trial in the case.
Duluth’s one-man newsroom embraces ‘bare-knuckles’ journalism
John Ramos started the Duluth Monitor in 2019 with an aggressive approach to reporting local news. His reporting has upset some local officials but he says readers appreciate his muckraking style.
Morning Announcements for Jan. 31
Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
Job Interview: This man keeps skiers on the slopes, even when nature doesn’t cooperate
Even when there’s little snow in Minnesota, ski hills around the state will find a way to keep their doors open. Thomas Sticha explains what it’s like to make and groom snow in this segment of Job Interview.
DEI drops and House drama won't stop Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol
Activist Sheletta Brundidge says the third annual Black Entrepreneurs Day, which is scheduled for Monday, will go off without a hitch, despite being unexpectedly short of its $25,000 price tag.
Morning Announcements for Jan. 30
Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
Frey formally launches bid for third term as Minneapolis mayor
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday he’ll seek a third — and final — term as mayor to continue his administration’s work overhauling the police department and building more affordable housing.