MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Federal prosecutors have launched the trial for the first seven defendants in what they deem the nation’s largest case of pandemic-era fraud. The trial, unfolding in Minneapolis, involves 70 individuals linked to the organization “Feeding Our Future,” accused of swindling $250 million in federal funds allocated to feed underserved children during… Continue reading Nation’s Largest Pandemic-Era Fraud Trial Begins in Minneapolis
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6th Street ramp to East 94 in Minneapolis, MINNEAPOLIS, Hennepin County Crash 2024-04-21 14:14:05
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24504226 Date/Time: 04/21/2024 13:04 District: 2500 West Metro Case Information Contact: 763-591-4680 Media Contact: Location: 6th Street ramp to East 94 in Minneapolis, MINNEAPOLIS, Hennepin County Description: The Triumph Street Triple entered to eastbound I-94 from the 6th Street ramp where it lost control and hit the… Continue reading 6th Street ramp to East 94 in Minneapolis, MINNEAPOLIS, Hennepin County
Crash 2024-04-21 14:14:05
Minneapolis Considers $15 Pack of Cigarettes to Combat Smoking
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minneapolis City Council is deliberating a significant increase in the tax on cigarettes, potentially raising prices to $15 per pack. The proposed ordinance aims to discourage smoking through financial deterrence. Key points of the proposal include: Tax Increase: The ordinance would substantially raise the minimum price for cigarettes and other… Continue reading Minneapolis Considers $15 Pack of Cigarettes to Combat Smoking
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Commits to Addressing DOJ Recommendations Following 2020 Riots
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis has pledged to review the city’s progress in implementing recommendations outlined in a U.S. Justice Department report regarding the 2020 riots sparked by the police killing of George Floyd. The report advises addressing 27 key points, including restructuring police response to major incidents, managing large crowds,… Continue reading Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Commits to Addressing DOJ Recommendations Following 2020 Riots
Minneapolis City Council Votes to Delay Rideshare Ordinance Amid Uber and Lyft Threats
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a crucial meeting on Thursday, the Minneapolis City Council addressed the impending rideshare ordinance, which had Uber and Lyft on the brink of leaving the city by May. The council unanimously agreed to postpone the ordinance’s enforcement, pushing back the effective date from May 1 to July 1. This decision… Continue reading Minneapolis City Council Votes to Delay Rideshare Ordinance Amid Uber and Lyft Threats
Uber and Lyft Threaten Minneapolis Exit Over Minimum Wage Mandate
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events, ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are on the brink of exiting Minneapolis due to a contentious minimum wage regulation set to take effect on May 1st. Here’s the unfolding story: Ultimatum Issued: Citing concerns over the city’s impending minimum wage requirement, Uber and Lyft have… Continue reading Uber and Lyft Threaten Minneapolis Exit Over Minimum Wage Mandate
Grand Forks Man’s Early Morning Pursuit Ends in Arrest and Multitude of Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, chaos ensued on the streets of Grand Forks as 39-year-old Justin M Peterson found himself at the center of a dramatic pursuit. What began as a routine traffic stop escalated into a high-stakes chase, culminating in Peterson’s apprehension and a laundry list of… Continue reading Grand Forks Man’s Early Morning Pursuit Ends in Arrest and Multitude of Charges
Suspect in Custody After Exchange of Gunfire with Grand Forks Police
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tense incident on Friday afternoon, the Grand Forks Regional SWAT team was called to the scene after shots were fired during the execution of a high-risk warrant. At approximately 2:15 p.m., officers attempted to serve the warrant in the 3300 block of Primrose Drive. Upon making contact with… Continue reading Suspect in Custody After Exchange of Gunfire with Grand Forks Police
Driver “Jamming Out” Hits and Kills Pedestrian: Man Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter
MOOSE LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Brent Keranen, 21, from Pengilly, faces severe charges following a tragic incident in Moose Lake. Charged with criminal vehicular manslaughter, Keranen allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian on Highway 73 near Jon Brown Drive around 2 p.m. last Thursday. According to court documents, Keranen claimed he was “jamming out” to… Continue reading Driver “Jamming Out” Hits and Kills Pedestrian: Man Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter
Fort Totten Woman Faces Charges for Theft of Victim’s Pants with Valuables
RAMSEY COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Naomi Littlewind from Fort Totten, North Dakota, is under scrutiny after being accused of stealing a victim’s pants, which contained crucial items such as cards, cash, and keys. The incident, which occurred on November 23rd, has led to a series of charges against Littlewind. According to court documents, Littlewind faces… Continue reading Fort Totten Woman Faces Charges for Theft of Victim’s Pants with Valuables