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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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Carver man faces federal indictment for animal crushing video operation

By F. F. Ray | Sep 17, 2025

Bryan Wesley Edison, 32, of Carver, Minnesota, has been indicted on sixteen federal counts related to animal crushing.

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Minnesota woman sentenced for embezzling $2.7 million from surrogacy agency

By J. A. Wright | Sep 17, 2025

Destiny McKayla Combs, 37, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $2.7 million from her employer, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.

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Brothers charged after $8 million crypto theft leads to school event cancellation

By J. A. Wright | Sep 17, 2025

Raymond Christian Garcia, 23, and Isiah Angelo Garcia, 24, have been charged in federal court with kidnapping following an incident in which they allegedly held a family at gunpoint for nine hours and stole $8 million in cryptocurrency.

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Minnesota man pleads guilty to arson attacks on two mosques

By Y. S. Tate | Sep 17, 2025

Jackie Rahm Little, 38, has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of arson and one count of damage to religious property after setting fires at two mosques in Minnesota.

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Carjacking suspect appears in court after fatal crash kills two women

By Y. S. Tate | Sep 17, 2025

Edward Tiki Arrington, 45, appeared in federal court following charges related to a carjacking spree that resulted in the deaths of two women and serious injury to a child.

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Minnesota clinic owner pleads guilty in counterfeit medical device fraud scheme

By J. A. Wright | Sep 17, 2025

Tammy Wadsworth, 63, has pleaded guilty to possessing altered, forged, or counterfeit medical products.

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Ilhan Omar addresses Gaza conflict, labor protections, and Senator Ann Rest's retirement

By J. A. Wright | Sep 17, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar posted on social media about the situation in Gaza as described by a recent UN report (September 16), criticized proposed rollbacks of worker protections (September 17), and honored retiring Senator Ann Rest's career...

Minnesota opens applications for expanded livestock investment grants

By J. A. Wright | Sep 17, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Agriculture Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant Program.

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Minnesota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Sept. 6

By S. J. Grace | Sep 16, 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 Aug. 30.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar highlights local honors and critiques national policy in recent posts

By F. F. Ray | Sep 16, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared updates between September 15-16, recognizing both historical sports figures and climate advocates while also criticizing federal drug policy decisions under President Trump.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture issues safety reminders for fall anhydrous ammonia use

By J. A. Wright | Sep 16, 2025

As Minnesota farmers conclude the harvest season and begin preparing for fall fertilizer application, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging caution when handling anhydrous ammonia (NH3).

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Rep. Stauber: 'Working Families Tax Cut eliminates taxes on tips for waiters, bartenders, and other service workers'

By A. C. Pena | Sep 15, 2025

Pete Stauber, Representative of Minnesota, said that the Working Families Tax Cut ensures service workers retain more of their income by eliminating federal taxes on tips.

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Former Rep. Lewis: Democrats enable 'social disorder, crime, drugs & homelessness'

By S. N. Donahue | Sep 15, 2025

Jason Lewis, a former Representative of Minnesota, said that Democratic policies on gender and marijuana contribute to social disorder, crime, and homelessness.

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Ilhan Omar highlights legislative efforts and local engagement for Minnesota's Fifth District

By F. F. Ray | Sep 13, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared updates between September 12-13, 2025 about her work representing Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District and recent legislative initiatives including support for Gaza-related measures and scrutiny of government oversight...

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Ilhan Omar announces War Powers resolution following Trump administration’s Caribbean military action

By Y. S. Tate | Sep 12, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar publicly criticized recent military actions by the Trump Administration in the Caribbean and announced plans for a War Powers resolution targeting hostilities against Venezuela.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes U.S. military actions and funding decisions on social media

By F. F. Ray | Sep 11, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar published several posts on September 10-11, 2025 criticizing U.S. weapons sales abroad, rising defense budgets, and unauthorized military action under former President Trump.

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NFIB reports slight rise in small business optimism; labor issues persist

By J. A. Wright | Sep 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8, which is nearly three points above its long-term average.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Minnesota during Q2

By T. M. Baker | Sep 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted eight inspections at eight Veterinary companies from Minnesota in the second quarter of 2025.

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Individual income tax revenue down 28.3% from previous quarter in Minnesota

By G. S. Chu | Sep 11, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 brought in $2.5 billion in individual income tax revenue for Minnesota, a 28.3% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Property tax revenue down 96.5% from previous quarter in Minnesota

By G. S. Chu | Sep 10, 2025

The first quarter brought in $11 million in property tax revenue for Minnesota, a 96.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.