>>Minneapolis Felon Found Guilty of Possessing Fentanyl, Firearm
(Minneapolis, MN) — A Minneapolis felon has been found guilty of possessing a firearm and fentanyl with intent to distribute. On February 24th, 2023, law enforcement executed multiple search warrants on 46-year-old Kevin Bennett. Found in his apartment, storage lockers, and a person were more than 1.2 kilograms of fentanyl, over $10,000 in cash, a Glock semiautomatic pistol, and drug-related paraphernalia, including a scale, press, and individual baggies.
>>Gopher Men’s Hockey Wraps up Regular Season at Penn State
(University Park, PA) — The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team has an opportunity to clinch the Big Ten regular season title this weekend at Penn State. The second-ranked Golden Gophers have a two-point lead over number three Michigan State and are four points ahead of eighth-ranked Ohio State in the standings. The number 15 Nittany Lions swept the Spartans last weekend. Game one between Minnesota and Penn State is at 7:30 tonight (Fri) in Happy Valley.
>>Martin County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Suspect in Domestic Shooting
(Fairmont, MN) — Authorities in south central Minnesota are searching for a suspect in a domestic assault and shooting in Truman. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was shot in the chest around 6:15 Thursday night and taken to the hospital. Deputies say they’re looking for 32-year-old Kyle Liford, who is driving a green Chevy Tahoe S-U-V with Minnesota license plates N-V-U 7-8-2. Anyone with information about Liford is asked to call the Martin County sheriff.
>> Nonprofit Bill Passes House
(St. Paul, MN) – A bill to prevent nonprofits that receive state funding from making campaign contributions or using money for political purposes has passed. The bill, authored by Representative Elliot Engen of White Bear Township, seeks to curb the influence of organizations that hide as nonprofits and use taxpayer dollars for campaign activities. The bill is intended to bring transparency and election integrity to Minnesota. It passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.
>>Missing North Branch Teen Found Safe
(North Branch, MN) — North Branch police have safely found a missing 15-year-old. Grace Brown was last seen in North Branch on Monday night/Tuesday morning wearing a white coat and blue jeans.
