Feed Our Future Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
(Minneapolis, MN) — A man prosecutors describe as a key figure in the Feeding Our Future fraud case has pleaded not guilty in federal court. 42-year-old Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh faces more than two dozen charges, including wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering. Federal prosecutors allege he helped recruit fraudulen
Man Pleads Guilty to Coercion and Enticement of a Minor
ST. PAUL – United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced today that Jeffrey Thomas Simon, 39, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor. Simon pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on July 30, 2026, and faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison.
Minnesota cities put opioid prevention dollars to use
It’s been five years since Minnesota and other states reached a landmark settlement with drugmakers and distributors linked to the opioid crisis. Local governments said funds from the deal and other agreements are working wonders as they beef up prevention efforts . For its share, Minnesota has secured more than $620 m
Paraglider Airlifted to Twin Cities After Crashing in Le Sueur County Field
A southern Minnesota man was flown to a hospital after crashing a paraglider in LeSueur County.
Retail roundup: Crunch Fitness to flex into former Lunds & Byerly’s in St. Paul
A Crunch Fitness and Foss Swim School are coming to St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood. Why it matters: The additions to the Highland Village Shopping Center on Ford Parkway will fill a high-traffic anchor store spot that has sat vacant since Lunds & Byerlys moved to the neighboring Highland Bridge redevelopment in
Ramstad: Readers erupt with many reasons not to extend the Blue Line north
In the Twin Cities region public transit proposals tend to divide opinions along many lines. Local residents have shared a range of views on how best to improve mobility without creating new burdens. The Blue Line extension opposition reflects worries about expense and change in established neighborhoods. Many point to
Six St. Paul Transit Corridors Targeted for Mixed-Use Rezoning in 2026
Saint Paul is studying rezoning six corridors (White Bear, Maryland, Rice, Robert, W. 7th, Selby) to allow denser mixed-use near transit.
The Minnesota Soul Food Spot Where The Oxtails Are Legendary And Cash Is King
The smell hits you before the door even fully opens and your stomach immediately knows what is coming. Minnesota does soul food right at this cozy spot where everybody seems to know everybody else’s name. I watched a woman order oxtails without even looking at the menu because she...
Apple Valley Pipe Titan GF Splashes Out $11.4M on Hybrid HQ Makeover
Apple Valley’s plumbing-systems giant has given its North American headquarters a $11.4 million reset, trading the old office routine for a workplace built around collaboration, flexibility and a very deliberate water theme. The yearlong renovation covers 47,000 square feet and was designed for roughly 600 employees wh
Pig’s Eye Park encampment residents voice fears over impending closure
A man who introduced himself as Beekey said that he was directed to the encampment when he got out of jail about two and a half months ago. He said that this stint behind bars meant that he lost his housing. He's concerned about where he'd end up without the encampment.

















