>>Moorhead Police Search for Endangered Man Missing Since October
(Moorhead, MN) — Moorhead police are asking for the public’s help in finding an endangered missing man. Earl Sweet, 78, was last seen leaving a residential area on October 6th. He’s believed to be in Fort Worth, Texas. Sweet is described as white, five feet seven inches tall, 130 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a camo baseball hat, black coat, green shirt, blue jeans, and brown boots. Sweet is known to wear a denim shirt often.
>>Duluth Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Fentanyl, Meth Trafficking
(Duluth, MN) — A Duluth man will serve nearly 12 years in federal prison for trafficking meth and fentanyl. Court documents say 44-year-old Bryon Robinson was caught with over 2,100 grams of meth and 220 grams of fentanyl hidden in a speaker during a July 2024 traffic stop on I-35. Investigators also found drug packaging at his apartment. Robinson admitted he planned to sell the drugs in the Twin Ports. He was sentenced on Wednesday in U.S. District Court.
>>Senator Klobuchar Touts Democratic Offer to Re-Open Government
(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and her colleagues are urging Republicans to reopen the government and extend health care tax credits for one year. The Minnesota Democrat says this path forward will ensure millions of Americans don’t see their premiums double in January. She’s urging congressional Republicans and the president to come to the table and negotiate. The Affordable Care Act’s monthly subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year.
>>Sen. McEwen: Colleges Dipping Into Emergency Funds to Support SNAP Students
(Duluth, MN) – More than 440,000 Minnesotans rely on SNAP benefits, which continue to be held because of the federal government shutdown. Those Minnesotans include college students. DFL Senator Jen McEwen from Duluth says some colleges have dipped into emergency funds just so their students can eat while pursuing their education. A public hearing looking at the impact of the federal shutdown on Minnesotans is scheduled for next week at the Capitol.
>>West St. Paul Councilmember Gulley Launches MN Senate Campaign
(St. Paul, MN) — West St. Paul City Councilmember Robyn Gulley is running for Minnesota State Senate in District 65. Gulley, a Democrat, announced her campaign Thursday on social media and her website, pledging a grassroots effort focused on labor rights, gun control, and equity. She thanked Democratic Senator Sandy Pappas, who announced her retirement earlier this week, for her leadership and said she’ll work to earn support from every resident. The district includes several St. Paul neighborhoods.
>>AG Ellison Reaches Settlement Over Defunct Dental Clinic
(Saint Paul, MN) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has reached a settlement with a Woodbury dental clinic, allowing former patients to seek refunds for services never provided. Woodbury Dental Arts abruptly shut down in March 2024 and filed for bankruptcy, leaving hundreds with unfinished dental treatments. The refunds will come from the state’s new Consumer Protection Restitution Account, created to help victims of fraud when companies go bankrupt. Former owner Marko Kamel also surrendered his dental license and faces a $500,000 penalty if he ever seeks reinstatement. Ellison says his office will soon launch a claims process to help impacted patients recover their money.
>>Rep. Finstad Introduces Mental Health Legislation
(Washington, D.C.) – Republican Congressman Brad Finstad introduced new mental health legislation today in Washington. It’s called the Restoring Inpatient Mental Health Access Act of 2025, which expands mental health care access to a larger group of beneficiaries. Under current law, Medicaid generally cannot use federal funds to pay for care in mental health facilities if they have more than 16 beds and mainly treat people with mental illness. Finstad’s proposal would eliminate this exclusion.
>>Hunters Urged to Watch for Clues in Missing Persons Cases
(St. Paul, MN) — As Minnesota’s firearm deer season opens tomorrow, officials are urging hunters to stay alert for signs that could help solve missing persons cases. The state’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office says remote woods may hold clues. If you spot clothing, bones, or anything unusual—mark the location, leave it untouched, and report it. Investigators say even small discoveries could bring closure to families still searching for answers.
