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John Deere settled an antitrust lawsuit with five states and the FTC, agreeing to provide independent repair shops access to its proprietary diagnostic tools for 10 years. The settlement addresses allegations that the company restricted farmers' ability to repair equipment through non-authorized dealers, driving up costs.

Cash App’s parent company, Block, agreed to a $45 million multistate settlement over allegations of misleading users about the app’s safety and failing to protect them from fraud. Minnesota will receive approximately $639,000 (1.5% of the settlement), with the company committing to improved customer support and up to $120 million in consumer restitution through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the suspension of the Conviction Review Unit (CRU) after the federal government refused to renew its grant. The office cited budget constraints as the reason, noting that financial limitations prevent maintaining the program without compromising other responsibilities. The CRU, which reviewed potential wrongful convictions, had been funded by a federal grant awarded to The Great North Innocence Project.

Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz, pardoned Tou Lue Vang, a Laos national convicted of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in 2006, preventing his deportation. The Minnesota Board of Pardons, led by Walz, granted the pardon after the Clemency Review Commission's recommendation, sparking criticism from U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Board of Pardons granted a pardon to Tou Lue Vang, a Laos national convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct against a 10-year-old girl in 2006. The pardon, recommended by the Minnesota Clemency Review Commission, allows Vang to avoid deportation despite his conviction and loss of legal status following the crime.

A Granite Falls man was sentenced to over 106 years in prison for 27 counts of criminal sexual conduct, with assaults occurring from July 2022 to December 2023. The Minnesota Attorney General's Office described the crimes as violent, involving physical harm and blackmail through recorded footage.

Early voting in Minnesota for the August primary begins Friday, allowing voters to cast ballots by mail or in person. Key races include the gubernatorial primary with candidates like Mike Lindell and Amy Klobuchar, and Senate and Attorney General contests.

A federal judge blocked Trump administration subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials over immigration records, ruling they were meant to coerce officials into aiding federal immigration enforcement. The judge found the subpoenas were issued to harass political opponents and violate the grand jury process.

A federal judge dismissed subpoenas issued by the US Department of Justice to Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, ruling they were linked to an immigration crackdown and issued for unlawful reasons.

A federal judge in Minnesota dismissed six U.S. Department of Justice subpoenas targeting state officials during Operation Metro Surge, ruling they were 'blatantly unlawful' and an abuse of the grand-jury process. The judge found the subpoenas, which sought records related to immigration enforcement, were issued to coerce Minnesota into assisting ICE agents and retaliate against officials for noncompliance.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, ruling the effort was to 'harass and retaliate' against them for not assisting in immigration enforcement. The judge found no valid criminal investigation basis for the subpoenas, which sought records related to a 2023 immigration operation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

A federal judge blocked subpoenas from the Trump administration targeting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials over immigration enforcement, ruling the subpoenas were an attempt to harass and retaliate. The judge found no credible link between the requested information and potential criminal violations, emphasizing Minnesota's right to refuse federal immigration enforcement assistance.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's subpoenas of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, ruling the effort aimed to 'harass and retaliate' against them for refusing to assist federal immigration enforcement. The judge found no credible link between the requested records and potential criminal violations, emphasizing Minnesota's right to decline aiding federal immigration law enforcement.

A federal judge has dismissed grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison. The judge ruled the Department of Justice was attempting to 'harass' the leaders into enforcing immigration policy.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison responded angrily to a question about a state fraud scandal by stating he was 'Done talking to you.' Vice President Vance warned he would urge the Justice Department to investigate Ellison's potential knowledge of the scheme.

A majority of Minnesotans disapprove of Gov. Tim Walz and President Donald Trump, with approval ratings at historical lows. Over two-thirds oppose U.S. involvement in the Iran war. Approval ratings for Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Attorney General Keith Ellison are also negative or near-neutral, while the Minnesota Legislature's approval is similarly low.

The article discusses Thomas Jefferson's Quran, highlighting his intellectual curiosity about different religions and the historical inclusion of Muslims in America's religious liberty narrative. It contrasts this with current political hostility toward Islam, including Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's derogatory remarks about Islam and a recent hate crime at a San Diego mosque.

The University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services, and M Physicians finalized a deal providing $1 billion in Fairview facility upgrades, $50 million annual funding for the medical school, and a new program supporting physicians in Greater Minnesota. The agreement, effective January 1, 2027, will be voted on by university and partner boards.

Vice President JD Vance has asked the Justice Department to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over alleged failures to address social services fraud. The request, tied to a White House-led 'war on fraud,' cites a House Oversight Committee report and highlights concerns about political motivations in the Justice Department's new National Fraud Enforcement Division.

JD Vance requested the Department of Justice to investigate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison following a congressional report alleging inaction and retaliation over fraud schemes in social programs. The report claims Walz and Ellison were aware of 'widespread taxpayer fraud' in Minnesota.

Vice President JD Vance referred the House Oversight Committee's critical report on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Justice Department for criminal review. The report is described as 'blistering' and 'damning' in its assessment of Walz and Ellison.

Vice President J.D. Vance referred Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Department of Justice for a potential criminal investigation over alleged fraud in federally funded social services programs. The referral follows a House Oversight Committee report alleging state officials ignored fraud warnings due to litigation threats and discrimination concerns, and a claim that taxpayer funds may have been funneled to Al-Shabaab.

Vice President J.D. Vance referred Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Justice Department for a potential criminal investigation over alleged fraud in federally funded social services programs, citing a House Oversight Committee report alleging officials ignored fraud warnings due to litigation threats and discrimination concerns. Vance accused state officials of not taking fraud seriously and silencing whistleblowers, while Walz called federal actions a 'campaign of retribution' against Minnesota.

A Republican-led House Oversight Committee accused Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of neglecting fraud in the state's federally funded social service programs. The committee urged Vice President JD Vance to investigate further, while Walz and Ellison denied the allegations, calling the report politically motivated.

Minnesota residents with loved ones killed by police condemned the state Republican Party for holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who is in federal prison for George Floyd's murder. Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, criticized the gesture as hurtful, while the GOP stated the action was spontaneous and not part of their official program. Racial justice groups and officials, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, denounced the moment as disrespectful to Floyd and his family.

The Minnesota Republican party faced criticism for holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at their convention. Attorney General Keith Ellison called the gesture an 'act of profound cruelty' to George Floyd’s family and disrespectful to law enforcement.

The Minnesota Republican party faced criticism for holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former police officer. Attorney general Keith Ellison condemned the gesture as an act of cruelty to George Floyd's family and disrespectful to law enforcement.

Minnesota's Democratic governor pardoned Jai Vang, an illegal alien convicted of armed robbery in 1994, before his deportation by ICE. The pardon followed a special review by the Board of Pardons' Clemency Review Commission, which cited Vang's subsequent good conduct and community contributions.

Six years after George Floyd's murder, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate despite passing the House twice. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison are among lawmakers advocating for progress on police reform.

A man in Minnesota has been charged with a food stamp fraud scheme that defrauded taxpayers out of over $1 million. Abdidwahid Mohamed allegedly used EBT cards to purchase items and resell them in his store. The scheme was uncovered by authorities who observed Mohamed making purchases and followed him back to his store.

Abdidwahid Mohamed, owner of Minnesota Food Grocery LLC, is accused of a food stamp fraud scheme that defrauded taxpayers out of over $1 million. He allegedly used EBT cards registered to others to purchase items and resell them in his store. Mohamed faces up to 20 years in prison or a $100,000 fine if found guilty.

A Minnesota nonprofit called We Push for Peace has collapsed after its leaders allegedly used $6.5 million in charitable funds for personal gain, including luxury cars and a private liquor store. The organization's former directors, Trahern Pollard and Jaclyn McGuigan, are facing a civil lawsuit from the state's Attorney General. The lawsuit alleges rampant abuse and self-dealing by the nonprofit's leaders.

A Minnesota Medicaid fraud defendant, Said Awil Ibrahim, pleaded guilty and is expected to avoid jail time under a plea deal that requires him to cooperate with authorities pursuing his fugitive co-defendant, Abdirashid Ismail Said. The case involves a nearly $11 million Medicaid fraud prosecution. Ibrahim will also be required to help authorities track down his missing co-defendant.

A Minnesota Medicaid fraud defendant, Said Awil Ibrahim, pleaded guilty and is expected to avoid jail time under a plea deal that requires him to cooperate with authorities pursuing his fugitive co-defendant, Abdirashid Ismail Said. The case involves a nearly $11 million Medicaid fraud prosecution. Ibrahim will also return the $2.2 million he stole from the state through a payment plan.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer introduced two bills to combat federal fraud in states like Minnesota and California, targeting 'high-risk' recipients and 'pay and chase' practices. The legislation follows investigations into welfare and hospice program fraud, with allegations that Minnesota officials ignored whistleblower reports, potentially allowing $9 billion in fraud.

Minnesota's Democratic Attorney General was using his phone during an event where a woman was visibly upset while sharing an emotional story, drawing criticism for the perceived lack of empathy.

Michele Tafoya, a GOP Senate candidate in Minnesota, accuses Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of neglecting a multibillion-dollar fraud scheme involving daycare, food aid, and health clinic programs. She argues the scandal could sway the Senate race, which Republicans aim to flip red, while Walz and Ellison defend their anti-fraud efforts.

Michele Tafoya, a Republican Senate candidate in Minnesota, accuses Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of ignoring a $10 billion fraud scheme involving daycare, food aid, and health clinics. She claims their inaction has fueled public anger and could shift the Senate seat to Republicans, while Walz and Ellison defend their anti-fraud efforts.

Minnesota Democrats blocked a Republican-led effort to investigate and potentially impeach Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over a $19 billion Medicaid fraud scandal. The vote on the Minnesota House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee was deadlocked 8-8 along party lines, with Democrats accusing Republicans of prioritizing political theater over addressing pressing issues like rising gas and healthcare costs.

Minnesota Democrats blocked a Republican-led effort to investigate and impeach Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over a $19 billion Medicaid fraud scandal. The vote in the House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee was deadlocked 8-8 along party lines, with Democrats dismissing the move as politically motivated.