Twin Cities
FBI: Minneapolis restaurant granted lucrative “favors” by Feeding Our Future
Safari owner spent less than 5% of federal money on food for kids in need while splurging on $1 million Plymouth home and other luxury items.
March 7, 2025
Music
How a much-needed all-ages music venue landed in a northeast Minneapolis skate shop
Pilllar Forum’s proprietor didn’t plan on live music at his Central Avenue hangout, but now he has it in droves.
March 6, 2025
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council member says Emily Koski violated campaign finance law in mayoral run
Council Member Linea Palmisano and two prominent DFL donors filed a complaint with the state alleging campaign finance violations by Council Member Koski.
March 6, 2025
Minneapolis
Man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting 12-year old girl in Minneapolis
The girl’s account during various interviews “were consistent with earlier reports to law enforcement and medical personnel,” charges read.
March 5, 2025
News & Politics
Feeding Our Future leader bragged she knew ‘how to make money’ as FBI closed in on fraud investigation
An FBI forensic accountant testified Tuesday that Aimee Bock cashed in on the fraud scheme by soliciting donations from her site operators.
March 5, 2025
Twin Cities
Woman accused of bribe in Feeding Our Future trial got at least $1.6 million as ‘fake’ vendor, new records show
New court documents unsealed Tuesday show that Ladan Mohamed Ali received at least $1.6 million from other entities involved in the massive fraud scheme.
March 4, 2025
Minneapolis
Five healthy and mature trees ‘illegally’ cut down in Cedar Lake Park, Minneapolis Park Board says
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is asking for help identifying those responsible.
March 4, 2025
Twin Cities
Martin E. Marty, religious historian and father of Minnesota state senator, dies at 97
A staunch champion of pluralism, he was described in Time magazine as “the most influential living interpreter of religion in the U.S.”
March 4, 2025
Minneapolis
Despite agreeing that man should be freed from life sentence, Hennepin County judge blasts law allowing it
Judge Paul Scoggin agreed convicted murderer Jerome Nunn deserved freedom, but criticized what he sees as shortsighted legislation.
March 4, 2025
News & Politics
‘We may have become the mob,’ Feeding Our Future founder said in texts, FBI agent testifies
An FBI agent testified in court Monday that Aimee Bock continued to approve millions of dollars in federal reimbursements despite employees' concerns.
March 4, 2025
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Council Member Andrea Jenkins won’t seek re-election
Jenkins made history as the city’s first transgender council member and went on to serve as council president. She will finish her term, which runs through the end of the year.
March 3, 2025
Minneapolis
Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?
Minneapolis’ 2025 city elections will include Mayor Jacob Frey defending his post and all 13 city council seats on the ballot. Here’s who’s announced so far.
March 3, 2025