Tag: minneapolis
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Tiny Desk Contest Tour Continues Across U.S., Featuring New Talent and Local Showcases
NPR's Tiny Desk Contest tour continues with upcoming shows in Boston, New York, and D.C., following a successful Minneapolis stop. Local NPR stations also host showcases, celebrating diverse musical talent nationwide.
EntertainmentMediaMusicSocial Issues Tiny Desk ContestMusic TourLive MusicNPRBostonMinneapolisEmerging Artists
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St. Paul Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Firearm from FBI Vehicle
Alexio Miranda, 32, pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen firearm taken from an FBI vehicle during a 2026 Minneapolis civil disturbance. He faces up to 10 years, with sentencing set for October 28, 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Alexio MirandaSt. PaulMinneapolisFBIStolen FirearmCivil Disturbance
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Minneapolis Father and Son Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme
A Minneapolis father and son face indictment for a multi-million dollar tax fraud conspiracy involving false claims. The father also faces a firearm charge, with both potentially facing significant prison sentences.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal MinneapolisTax FraudConspiracyLaMar Javis BurgessLaMar Dazjar BurgessFelon in PossessionIRS Criminal InvestigationFBI
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Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 90 Months for Violent Carjacking
Havion Eddie Amaru Holmes received a 90-month sentence for a violent Minneapolis carjacking. He and an accomplice, armed with handguns, assaulted two victims before stealing their vehicle, leading police on a high-speed chase.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Havion Eddie Amaru HolmesMinneapolisCarjackingViolent CrimeSentencingFBIMinneapolis Police Department
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Federal Indictments Target Two Major Drug Trafficking Organizations in Minneapolis
Federal authorities have indicted 25 members and associates of two Minneapolis drug trafficking organizations, The Family Mob and Amani Hudson DTO, leading to 12 arrests and seizures of drugs and firearms in a major crackdown on violent crime.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Drug TraffickingFentanylMinneapolisThe Family MobAmani Hudson Drug Trafficking OrganizationFirearmsOperation Summer HeatFBI
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Cure For Paranoia Takes Minneapolis Stage as Tiny Desk Tour Continues
Cure For Paranoia performs tonight in Minneapolis, following successful shows in Austin, Denver, and Chicago. The Tiny Desk Contest tour, supported by Capital One and Rivian, still has tickets for upcoming New York and D.C. dates.
EntertainmentMediaMusicSocial IssuesEducation Cure For ParanoiaMinneapolisTiny Desk ContestMusic TourAustinDenverChicagoLive Music
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports Charges in Minneapolis Immigration Operation
The Washington Post reports federal prosecutors charged 15 people in Minneapolis with conspiring to impede federal officers during a Trump administration immigration enforcement operation, alleging ties to antifa and efforts to impede ICE.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Federal ProsecutorsMinneapolisImmigration EnforcementTrump AdministrationAntifaICEConspiracyThe Washington Post
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Fugitive in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme Surrenders to FBI
Said Abdullahi Ereg, a fugitive in the Feeding Our Future fraud, surrendered to the FBI in Minneapolis. He is accused of defrauding the Federal Child Nutrition Program of over $4.2 million, exploiting funds meant for children.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalEducationSocial Issues Said Abdullahi EregFeeding Our FutureFederal Child Nutrition ProgramFraudMinneapolisFBIMoney Laundering
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Trump Halts Iran Strikes as Peace Talks Advance; ICE Agent Charged, Schlossberg Defies Campaign Critics
President Trump paused strikes on Iran for peace talks. An ICE agent faces charges for shooting an immigrant in Minneapolis. Jack Schlossberg uses online trolling to fuel his congressional campaign despite internal issues.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMiddle EastMedical ScienceEconomy Donald TrumpIranPeace NegotiationsICEJack SchlossbergCongressional CampaignMinneapolisUSA TODAY On Politics
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Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar
Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, pleaded guilty to assaulting U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall in January 2026, admitting the attack was planned due to political disagreement.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Anthony James KazmierczakIlhan OmarMinneapolisAssaultGuilty PleaPolitical ViolenceCrimeFBI
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Commission Recommends Six Candidates for Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District
Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection has forwarded six candidates to Governor Walz for three judicial vacancies in the Fourth Judicial District, chambered in Minneapolis. The candidates bring diverse legal backgrounds, from assistant attorneys general to public defenders and state commissioners.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalEmployment and LaborEducation MinnesotaJudicial SelectionFourth Judicial DistrictGovernor WalzMinneapolisHennepin CountyLegal ProfessionOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Media Monitor: ICE Agent Charged in Minneapolis Shooting
The Washington Post is reporting that an ICE agent faces felony assault charges after a nonfatal shooting during a January crackdown in Minneapolis, with county prosecutors issuing an arrest warrant.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics ICE agentMinneapolisShootingFelony assaultArrest warrantImmigration and Customs EnforcementThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: DOJ launches civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting; Don Lemon arrested
The Department of Justice is investigating the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested in connection with a protest in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to multiple reports.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Alex PrettiDon LemonMinneapolisSt. PaulImmigration and Customs Enforcementcivil rights investigationprotestUSA TODAY
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Sierra Club Condemns Violence, Calls for Climate Action
The Sierra Club expresses outrage over recent killings by federal agents in Minneapolis and criticizes the Trump administration's environmental policies, urging continued advocacy for climate action and justice.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentHealthMediaFederal GovernmentClimate ChangeSocial IssuesEnergyLaw Enforcement Sierra ClubMinneapolisFederal AgentsClimate ActionEnvironmental PolicyPublic LandsFossil Fuel Pollution
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Media Monitor: CBC News reports on Canadian anxiety over U.S. actions, Minneapolis shooting
CBC News is reporting that Canadian anxiety is intensifying due to U.S. President Trump's aggressive stance toward other countries, while also covering a fatal shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentTradeDisastersLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAfricaEurope CanadaDonald TrumpICEMinneapolisshootingGLP-1 drugsCBC Morning Brief
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US Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Minneapolis Victims
President Trump orders flags to half-staff at US federal buildings and embassies to honor victims of violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota until sunset August 31, 2025.
Politics and GovernmentSocial Issues White HouseDonald J. TrumpMinneapolisMinnesotaGovernmentProclamationOffice Of Maine Governor