>>Missing, Vulnerable Man from St. Anthony
(St. Anthony, MN) — St. Anthony police are searching for a vulnerable missing man. 21-year-old Abdimalik Nur was last seen in Falcon Heights. He is described as Black, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. It’s unknown where Nur is heading or what he was last seen wearing.
>>Duluth Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot School Windows
(Duluth, MN) — A 72-year-old man is under arrest for threatening to shoot the windows of a Duluth elementary school. Officers went to the suspect’s home Thursday night and found a shotgun, an SKS assault rifle, and ammunition. The man was taken into custody, and threats of violence charges are pending. The Duluth police chief applauded officers for quickly apprehending the man and ensuring the safety of students and staff.
>>Grant County Man Sentenced to 4 Years on Child Pornography Conviction
(Herman, MN) — A man from Herman in west central Minnesota will spend up to four years at the St. Cloud state prison on a child pornography conviction. Grant County prosecutors say 29-year-old Jason Rivers was sentenced Thursday for possessing 20-30 sexual videos involving girls between the ages of five and eight. Rivers’ girlfriend reported to sheriff’s deputies in March that she found child pornography on his phone. He pleaded to three counts last month.
>>North St. Paul Man Charged with Tax Crimes
(St. Paul, MN) — A North St. Paul man faces six felony charges for alleged tax violations. Department of Revenue (MDR) investigators say Empress Malcom Watson Jr. failed to file returns, underreported income, and didn’t pay taxes between 2020 and 2022—despite earning over one million dollars. Watson allegedly spent hundreds of thousands on travel, jewelry, and vehicles, owing more than $64,000 in income tax. The case began from a tip related to a separate criminal investigation of his significant other.
>>Flannagan Kitchen Table Conversations Head to Northern Minnesota
(Undated) — U.S. Senate candidate and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan is hitting the road again—this time heading north. Today from 1-2:15 p.m., Flanagan will host her 21st “Kitchen Table Conversation” in Wrenshall at the Food Farm. Flanagan says listening to people, coming up with a plan, and building the coalition to push it through is how she’s helped farmers, families, workers, and kids throughout her career, “and it’s what I’ll continue to do as a Senator.” Flanagan’s campaign says more stops are planned in the coming weeks.
>>Camp Ripley Open House
(Little Falls, MN) — Camp Ripley in Little Falls is welcoming the public this Sunday for its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can explore Minnesota’s largest military installation, meet members of the National Guard, and learn about its history and modernization efforts. Army 1st Lt. Colton Rossow says, “This is a chance to connect with the community and celebrate our shared history.” Camp Ripley spans 53,000 acres and supports military, law enforcement, and emergency response training across the region.
