Minneapolis church daycare worker pleads guilty to federal child porn chargesA Minneapolis church daycare worker accused of taking photos and videos of children at the daycare pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday.FOX 94d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomychild porn guilty plea
Bill to end minting pennies passes Senate, heads to Trump’s deskThe days of minting pennies may be numbered. On Monday, U.S. senators passed a bill that formally ends production of the venerable copper coin, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.FOX 96d agoWhole story →EconomyHR 10167penny production halt
Trump administration rescinds nearly $1B in funds already approved by CongressPresident Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in spending that’s already been approved by Congress. Senators on both sides of the aisle say it's “illegal" and “theft from the American people."FOX 910d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmenttrump funding cuts
Amazon settlement expands, which could mean more money for youThe Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know.FOX 917d agoWhole story →CommerceEconomyamazon settlement expansion
Judge rules Trump administration plan to cut FEMA workforce in half was unlawfulA federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s plan to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s workforce by 50% violated congressional protections governing the agency.FOX 922d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyfema staffing cuts ruling
$5.1M in business checks stolen in Twin Cities fraud scheme, feds saySix people are facing federal charges after prosecutors say they ran a years-long scheme to steal millions of dollars in business checks from Twin Cities banks and credit unions.FOX 926d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomybank fraud scheme uncovered
Lakeville hangar owner seeks answers as Xcel electric bills spike, balance tops $61KA Lakeville airplane hangar owner says his Xcel Energy bill jumped from about $40 a month to upwards of $10,000 in some months, despite no major change in his power usage. His account balance has now topped $61,000, and Xcel says it plans to investigate further.FOX 927d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanet
Minneapolis 2027 budget fight: Mayor Frey and Park Board clash over $3.1M gapA budget standoff between Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is heating up over a $3.1 million gap.FOX 92mo agoWhole story →BuildEconomyJacob Freyminneapolis budget fight
Minneapolis, St. Paul facing budget shortfalls for 2027In her budget proposal on Thursday, Mayor Kaohly Her proposed a 6.8% property tax increase.FOX 92mo agoWhole story →BuildEconomyKaohly Herminneapolis st paul budget proposals
