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Minnesota State Wire

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

News from September 2025

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NFIB Minnesota PAC endorses two candidates for state senate

By J. A. Wright | Sep 26, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Minnesota PAC has endorsed Michael Holmstrom, Jr. for State Senate District 29 and Dwight Dorau for State Senate District 47.

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Repeat sex offender receives 15-year sentence for child pornography distribution

By Y. S. Tate | Sep 25, 2025

Nicholas Richard Lugo, 25, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for distributing child pornography.

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Ilhan Omar addresses Palestinian statehood recognition and domestic policy concerns

By J. A. Wright | Sep 25, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar used her social media accounts between September 23-25, 2025 to comment on U.S. recognition of Palestinian statehood, criticize possible effects of a GOP-led government shutdown on federal workers, and announce new federal funding...

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Natalie Zeleznikar reiterates support for Title IX and women's sports protections

By J. A. Wright | Sep 25, 2025

Minnesota State Representative Natalie Zeleznikar reaffirmed her commitment to Title IX protections for women's sports through several posts made on September 24-25, 2025.

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Serial sex offender receives 20-year sentence for child exploitation

By J. A. Wright | Sep 25, 2025

Samuel Eric Snell, 46, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release for producing child pornography.

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Major methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to over eleven years in federal prison

By F. F. Ray | Sep 25, 2025

William Wayne Ray Schubel, 33, has been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as illegally possessing multiple firearms.

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Ski coach receives over six-year sentence for creating child pornography

By Y. S. Tate | Sep 25, 2025

John David Degelau, a 28-year-old former youth ski coach, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release for possession of child pornography.

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Second member of Lows gang pleads guilty in Minneapolis bank fraud case

By J. A. Wright | Sep 24, 2025

Peter Amondo Anderson, also known as “Nacho,” has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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Former Rep. Lewis: 'The left has often used violence due to a toxic strain of righteousness'

By N. M. Hancock | Sep 23, 2025

Jason Lewis, a former Representative for Minnesota, said that recent acts of political violence reflect a recurring pattern of left-wing extremism driven by a toxic strain of righteousness embraced by institutions.

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Rep. Stauber: New legislation will 'better support the mental health of our aviation workforce'

By M. N. Prado | Sep 23, 2025

Pete Stauber, Representative of Minnesota, announced that the House has passed his Mental Health in Aviation Act.

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Rep. Finstad: 'Lack of oversight of state-administered dollars should outrage each and every one of us'

By S. N. Donahue | Sep 23, 2025

Brad Finstad, Representative of Minnesota, has expressed concern over the misuse of taxpayer dollars intended for child nutrition programs.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Minnesota's case count rises as of week ending Sept. 13

By S. J. Grace | Sep 23, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Minnesota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 6.

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Ilhan Omar addresses Jewish New Year and government funding negotiations

By J. A. Wright | Sep 23, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar used her social media platform between September 22-23, 2025, to share holiday greetings with Minnesota's Jewish community and comment on looming federal budget negotiations.

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Federal prosecutors charge woman with wire fraud over $14 million autism services scheme

By Y. S. Tate | Sep 23, 2025

Asha Farhan Hassan, 28, has been charged with wire fraud for her alleged involvement in a $14 million scheme targeting Minnesota’s Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) autism program.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture announces new farm safety grants

By Y. S. Tate | Sep 23, 2025

Farmers in Minnesota have the opportunity to apply for financial assistance aimed at improving safety on their farms, according to an announcement from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).

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Ilhan Omar discusses heritage and calls for action on food insecurity

By J. A. Wright | Sep 22, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar used her social media platform between September 20 and September 22, 2025, to express pride in her heritage and address concerns over food insecurity among American children.

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Minnesota DEED schedules statewide employer sessions on paid family and medical leave

By F. F. Ray | Sep 20, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Paid Leave Division is organizing a series of employer engagement sessions across the state.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Minnesota employers during 2024?

By G. S. Chu | Sep 18, 2025

In 2024, 2,524 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in Minnesota, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Edina man indicted for allegedly stealing nearly $1 million in Covid relief funds

By F. F. Ray | Sep 18, 2025

Mark Erjavec, a 49-year-old resident of Edina, Minnesota, has been indicted on five counts of wire fraud for allegedly stealing more than $975,000 in Covid-19 relief funds.

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Chairman of CASE on Public Nuisance Litigation: 'Lawyers are expanding the scope of public nuisance laws'

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 18, 2025

Gerard Scimeca, Chairman of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, said litigation has been initiated in states like Minnesota through public nuisance lawsuits targeting businesses for issues such as plastic pollution and opioid abuse.