Category: Minnesota

Police in Minnesota Say Man Killed 4 Relatives, Self

DULUTH, Minn.—A man killed his aunt and uncle, two young cousins, and their dog while they slept, then later killed himself at their Minnesota home after posting on Facebook that he had made “the absolutely horrid choice” to do so, police said Thursday. Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken said at a news conference that Brandon…


Poultry Farms on High Alert: 28 Million US Birds Dead From Avian Flu Since February

A serious outbreak of the bird flu is threatening the United States’ poultry inventory. Since it was first detected in commercial flocks in February 2022, some 28.2 million domestic birds have died from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), according to a spokesperson from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service…


2 Illinois Men Get 14, 16 Years in Minnesota Mosque Bombing

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Two Illinois men who helped bomb a Minnesota mosque in 2017 on Tuesday received prison sentences far below the 35-year mandatory minimum that they had faced, after victims and prosecutors asked for leniency because the men cooperated and testified against the mastermind of the attack. Michael McWhorter, 33, was sentenced to just under…


Minnesota Man Freed After Being Detained in Russia for 10 Days: Sen. Amy Klobuchar

An American man who had been detained by Russian forces has been freed, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) announced on March 25. Klobuchar’s office said that Tyler Jacob, a Minnesota native living in Ukraine, had been taken by Russian forces two weeks ago while attempting to leave Ukraine. “I am relieved that Tyler is safely reunited with…


Late Rep. Jim Hagedorn’s Widow Running for US House Seat He Held

Jennifer Carnahan announced March 14 she’s running to represent the U.S. congressional district her husband represented before he died. “I am used to campaigning in southern Minnesota with my husband, but I know he is looking down on me today and is proud to see I am keeping my promise to run for his seat…


Basketball Player Royce White Runs for Congress, Challenging Ilhan Omar

A professional basketball player and activist, Royce White, announced last week he will run for Congress as a Republican for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, seeking to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). White had a brief career in the NBA from 2012 to 2014. He then played professional basketball in Canada for two years. Currently, he’s…


Minnesota Man Who Pled Guilty to Attempted Arson During 2020 Riots Riots Avoids Jail Time

A Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burn down a high school during the 2020 riots was sentenced to 60 hours of probation, avoiding jail time. Mohamed Hussein Abdi, 20, was informed of the sentence during a court hearing on Feb. 3. The charge to which Abdi pleaded guilty carries no mandatory minimum…


Minnesota Man Who Pled Guilty to Attempted Arson During 2020 Riots Avoids Jail Time

A Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burn down a high school during the 2020 riots was sentenced to 60 hours of probation, avoiding jail time. Mohamed Hussein Abdi, 20, was informed of the sentence during a court hearing on Feb. 3. The charge to which Abdi pleaded guilty carries no mandatory minimum…


‘Icebox of the Nation’ Warms Up for Frozen Fun

International Falls, Minnesota may be known as “Icebox of the Nation” for its record-breaking cold temperatures, excellent fishing, and beautiful Voyageurs National Park, but when it comes to Icebox Days, which took place this year Jan. 13–16, a little fellowship and friendly competition warms up even the most frigid souls. Coordinated by the city, the…


Man Charged With Human Smuggling After 4 Bodies Found in Manitoba Near US Border

WINNIPEG—American investigators believe the deaths of four people, including a baby and a teen, whose bodies were found in Manitoba near the United States border are linked to a larger human smuggling operation. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota said Steve Shand, 47, has been charged with human smuggling after seven…