
May 7, 2026
A Minneapolis man received an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to trying to provide material support for ISIS. Federal authorities detailed how he planned travel abroad but was intercepted before reaching Somalia.
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May 7, 2026
A man from Eden Prairie received a fifteen-year prison sentence after setting fire to an occupied townhome containing children—including an infant who required hospital treatment after being rescued by firefighters. Authorities said calculated planning led courts to apply attempted murder guidelines during sentencing.
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April 27, 2026
A new magistrate judge position has opened at Duluth's Gerald W. Heaney Federal Building. The U.S. District Court for Minnesota will accept applications until June 5, offering an eight-year term.
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April 27, 2026
The U.S. District Court for Minnesota has appointed a Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel in Duluth. The panel will review candidates for an upcoming magistrate judge vacancy.
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April 24, 2026
A Minnesota man has been convicted on charges related to drug trafficking and illegal possession of body armor following a federal investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Authorities say Jumoke Ace Maceo Cryer conspired with others to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine.
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April 9, 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged three individuals with assaulting journalist Savannah Hernandez during an anti-ICE protest in St. Paul on April 11, 2026. Officials say these actions targeted her due to her work as a conservative reporter.
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March 31, 2026
A former school district employee has pleaded guilty to producing AI-generated images depicting child sexual abuse using photos taken during his employment with two Minnesota school districts. Authorities say there is no evidence he distributed these images but have set up resources for affected families.
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