>>Federal Troops Standing Down After Minneapolis Alert
(Washington, DC) – The Pentagon is standing down more than 1,500 federal troops placed on alert for possible deployment to Minneapolis. The alert included active-duty soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division based in Alaska. This follows President Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act, though no specific mission was announced. Officials say the stand-down comes amid signs of de-escalation after two deadly shootings involving federal officers in Minneapolis.
>>8 More Prosecutors Leaving U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota
(Minneapolis, MN) – Eight more career prosecutors are in the process of leaving the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota. The latest departures follow the resignations of six prosecutors who left due to pressure from Washington, D.C., to investigate the widow of Renee Good. Minnesota’s lead fraud prosecutor, Assistant U-S Attorney Joe Thompson, was among those who stepped down last month. Civil Division Chief Anna Voss is part of the second wave of prosecutors leaving. The U.S. Department of Justice said there is a civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
>>Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Couple Killed in Car vs. Train Crash
(Park Rapids, MN) – Authorities in northern Minnesota are identifying the couple killed in a car vs. train crash on Friday, northwest of Cass Lake. The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office says a vehicle driven by 61-year-old Douglas Stewart of rural Cass Lake collided with a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train at a crossing on County Road 101. Deputies and first responders found Stewart and his wife, 41-year-old Tiffany Stewart, dead at the scene. The crash is still under investigation.
>>New Billboards Honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Across Minnesota
(Undated) – New billboards across the state are honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) as families and advocates work to keep their loved ones’ names visible. One of the first faces now on display is Nevaeh Kingbird, who vanished in 2021 at age 15. Her mother, Teddi Wind, says seeing Nevaeh’s smile each day fuels her search for answers and reminds Minnesotans that Nevaeh is more than a statistic; she’s a volleyball player, an Ojibwe speaker, and a beloved daughter. The billboards are funded through donations to the state’s Gaagige-Mikwendaagoziwag Reward Fund, meaning “they will be remembered forever.” The MMIR Office says the goal is to honor each missing or murdered Indigenous person and highlight the ongoing epidemic of violence impacting Indigenous communities. Billboards featuring Kateri Mishow, Frank Ortley, and others are now visible along I-35 and in communities statewide. Officials say more names will be added as the memorial expands.
>>Competitive Race for DFL U.S. Senate Nomination
(Undated) – The race for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination is expected be one of the most competitive in Minnesota. Carleton College political analyst Steven Schier says Congresswoman Angie Craig and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are both popular, but the question is whether Craig has enough support to block Flanagan’s endorsement. The Republican candidates for U.S. Senate are David Hann, Michele Tafoya, Royce White, Adam Schwarze, Tom Weiler, and Mark York. The state’s precinct caucuses are happening tonight at 7 p.m. in schools, city halls, and community centers.
>>Local, Independent Journalist Georgia Fort Released from Custody
(Undated) – Local independent journalist Georgia Fort is out of custody after she was arrested Friday in connection with reporting on a protest that disrupted a service at Cities Church in St. Paul earlier this month. Sheree Curry, President of the National Association of Black Journalists MN, says they are demanding that the charges of conspiracy and interference with First Amendment rights be dropped. Curry says the First Amendment protects the press and enables it to disseminate important information for the public to know. Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was also arrested and let go shortly after.
>>Minnesota Lottery Closes Detroit Lakes Regional Office
(Detroit Lakes, MN) – The Minnesota Lottery’s Detroit Lakes regional office is permanently closed. Officials say players can still claim prizes between $600-$50,000 at other lottery offices in Virginia, Owatonna, or Roseville. Prizes over $50,000 must be claimed at the Minnesota Lottery headquarters. Winning tickets under $600 can be claimed at a local retailer or by mail.
