>>Lindell Officially Launches Campaign for Minnesota Governor
(Chaska, MN) — My Pillow founder Mike Lindell is officially throwing his hat in the ring for the Republican race for governor in 2026. Lindell told supporters, “If you will stand with me as the next governor of Minnesota, our future will be amazing.” He claims the billions of dollars in state government fraud will end under his watch. Lindell says, “Everyone who knows me knows that I micromanage and macromanage my companies. I work tirelessly in making sure that we remove blocks and achieve our objectives.” A federal court ordered Lindell to pay 2.3 million dollars for defaming Dominion Voting Systems with false claims about the 2020 election.
>>Klobuchar Makes Last Minute Push to Extend Health Care Tax Credits
(Washington, DC) — U-S Senator Amy Klobuchar made an unsuccessful push to get the Affordable Care Act tax credits extended past December. The Minnesota Democrat urged her Republican colleagues to stop these costs on premiums from skyrocketing to protect health care before they voted down the bill. She told members, “We have put forward a very reasonable proposal to extend the tax credits that have been helping tens of millions of people for three years.” Klobuchar warns monthly premiums on the health insurance marketplace will double and even triple without the A-C-A credits.
>>Congresswoman Craig Introduces Bill to Lower Drug Prices
(Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Angie Craig wants Americans to pay lower prescription costs with a new bill she introduced in Washington. The “Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act” would not only bring costs down but would hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for price gouging consumers. The highlights include extending lower drug prices for Americans with private insurance, stopping drug companies from raising prices faster than inflation, and increasing the number of drugs covered. This measure falls in line with her previous legislation called the “Inflation Reduction Act” which lowered drug prices for seniors.
>>Ex-Mayo Clinic Doctor Asks for Dismissal of Murder Charge in Wife’s Poisoning
(Rochester, MN) — A former Mayo Clinic doctor is asking a court to dismiss a murder charge against him in the alleged killing of his wife. Connor Bowman is accused of poisoning 32-year-old Betty Bowman in August of 2023. His lawyers claim there was misconduct by prosecutors when they presented the case to the grand jury. Bowman’s defense team has already gotten several pieces of evidence tossed out ahead of the trial. If the first-degree murder charge were dismissed, the state will still move forward with a second-degree murder charge. Investigators say Bowman gave Betty a lethal dose of medication used to treat gout.
>>Plymouth Man Sentenced for $420M Bank Fraud Scheme
(St. Paul, MN) — A Plymouth man will spend three years in federal prison for orchestrating a massive 420-million-dollar bank fraud scheme. Prosecutors say 34-year-old Matthew Onofrio coached investors to lie to banks and falsify financial statements to secure loans for commercial properties they couldn’t afford. Between 2020 and 2022, Onofrio completed 68 deals involving more than 420 million dollars in fraudulent loans, netting over 35 million dollars. He was also ordered to pay 5.4 million dollars in restitution. The F-B-I, I-R-S, and F-D-I-C investigated the case.
>>City of Minneapolis Moves Forward with George Floyd Square Redesign
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is officially moving forward with a flexible-open street design for George Floyd Square. The plan, shaped by extensive community input, aims to honor George Floyd while creating a space for healing, art, and economic growth. Construction is expected to begin in 2026. Officials say the design will allow the street to close for gatherings, restore Metro Transit service, and add new sidewalks, lighting, bikeways, and green infrastructure — while preserving memorial space. Council Member Andrea Jenkins calls the decision “a victory for community voices” and says it balances reflection with opportunities for Black-owned businesses.
>>Minnesota Wild Rally Past Dallas Stars at Grand Casino Arena
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Wild opened a four-game homestand Thursday night with a 5-2 win over the Dallas Stars. Marcus Johansson scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Johansson and Matt Boldy added empty netters late in the game. Joel (jool) Eriksson Ek and Zach Bogosian also lit the lamp for Minnesota. Filip Gustavsson got the win on 16 saves. The Ottawa Senators visit Grand Casino Arena on Saturday afternoon.
>>University of Minnesota Volleyball Falls to Pittsburgh in NCAA Sweet 16
(Pittsburgh, PA) — The Golden Gopher volleyball season ended with a 3-0 loss at Pittsburgh Thursday night in the N-C-A-A Sweet 16. The Panthers topped Minnesota 25-16, 25-23, 25-22, to remain unbeaten at home. Carly Gilk and Kelly Kinney had nine kills each and Julia Hanson had eight for the Gophers. The U of M went 24-and-10 overall and 12-and-8 in Big Ten play this season.
