>>Gubernatorial Candidate Qualls Announces Fraud Rebate Plan
(Minneapolis) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls has released his plan to help Minnesotans recover from the tax dollars lost to fraud. Qualls says if elected, he will return $9 billion dollars to taxpayers over a two-year period. Qualls said, “Minnesota needs radical change from an outsider” to fix the fraud problem in the state. He calls his plan a fraud rebate. Qualls is running against Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth (day-myth) and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell (lin-dell) in the August primary.
>>Minneapolis Mayor Announces Timeline for Police Chief Search
(Minneapolis) – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced the timeline for finding the city’s next chief of police. The city has started a local and national search following the resignation of Chief Brian O’Hara. Frey said he would like to find the next chief within approximately 16 weeks following engagement with City leaders, Council Members, police personnel, and community stakeholders. The mayor said the ideal candidate will be a leader that can continue to drive down crime and build on recruitment, retention and well-being of the department’s officers and staff.
>>Detroit Lakes Man Threatens to Kill Law Enforcement Officers
(Detroit Lakes, MN) — A Detroit Lakes man is accused of threatening to kill law enforcement officers while avoiding arrest on an outstanding warrant. Prosecutors say 32-year-old Caleb Fellini called Becker County dispatch and made threats against officers before the Becker County SWAT Team arrested him at his home. He now faces a felony threat of violence charge. Court records show Fellini was already out on release in a separate case that includes a felony obstruction charge and allegations that he fought with officers, tried to disarm an officer, and threatened law enforcement earlier this year.
>>Doctors Warn of Increasing Fireworks Injuries
(Minneapolis) – As the Fourth of July quickly approaches, Minnesota physicians are once again urging Minnesotans to leave the fireworks up to the professionals. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), hands and fingers were the most injured body parts at 36 percent, followed by head, face and ears at 22 percent. In 2024, there were 11 reported fireworks-related deaths. Last year, a 13-year-old in Mahnomen County died from a fireworks accident. Overall, the CPSC says 14,700 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks injuries in 2024.
>>Duluth Debate over Golf Course
A growing debate is unfolding in Duluth over the future of the former Lester Park Golf Course. City officials are considering housing development on the 27-hole course, which closed in 2020 and has since become a popular destination for dog walkers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Supporters of development say Duluth faces a significant housing shortage and will need more than 6,000 additional housing units by 2030. Opponents argue the property should remain protected as open green space or be put before voters before any rezoning decisions are made.
