July 9, 2026 Minnesota yanks race-based grant after DOJ initiated Civil Rights review, DOJ reveals The DOJ says Minnesota's Department of Health suspended a race-based grant program after a Title VI civil rights review found it prioritized by race.
July 9, 2026 WATCH: Omar-backed mayor mocks outrage over Somalia July 4th trip with sarcastic 'apology' St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed faced backlash for traveling to Somalia during America's 250th anniversary, leading to her posting an "apology" video on social media.
July 2, 2026 'Milestone': Scientists claim to build synthetic cell, raising concerns in step toward artificial life University of Minnesota researchers say "SpudCell" is the most life-like synthetic cell yet, able to grow, divide and pass traits to offspring.
July 1, 2026 Walz, Minnesota Board of Pardons clears convicted illegal alien child sex offender facing deportation Gov. Tim Walz pardoned illegal immigrant Tou Lue Vang, convicted of child sexual assault, making the Laotian citizen ineligible for deportation.
July 1, 2026 Walz post calling SCOTUS girls' sports ruling 'cruel' backfires online as critics reveal what's even crueler Gov. Tim Walz called the Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes in women's sports "cruel," sparking backlash from Minnesota conservatives.
June 28, 2026 Minneapolis mayor tells Somali community: 'We see you as our family' Jacob Frey praises the city's Somali residents during public remarks as Minnesota remains under scrutiny over high-profile fraud investigations involving some Somali-run organizations. (@MayorFrey via X)
June 27, 2026 Minnesota man captured in Somalia after allegedly helping orchestrate $250M child nutrition fraud scheme Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh was captured in Mogadishu after allegedly helping orchestrate the $250 million "Feeding Our Future" fraud scheme in Minnesota.
June 26, 2026 Minnesota school board member under fire after saying dogs should urinate on 'White corpses' in cemeteries Chauntyll Allen, St. Paul Public Schools board member, allegedly suggested dogs should relieve themselves in Christian cemeteries amid dog park debate.
June 22, 2026 Tim Walz’s jab at Trump over Reflecting Pool draws fraud scandal backlash: 'Sit this one out' Gov. Tim Walz's viral jab at Trump over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool cleanup drew conservative blowback pointing to Minnesota's fraud scandal.
June 21, 2026 Minnesota bans crypto ATMs after scam surge Minnesota is banning crypto ATMs effective Aug. 1, 2026, after scammers reportedly used the machines to drain nearly $1 million from residents.