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John Deere just got hit with a major FTC settlement after years of farmers and repair shops fighting back against its restrictive repair policies. For the first time, the company is forced to open up diagnostic tools and software to anyone — not just authorized dealers — letting farmers fix their own tractors and save big on labor costs. This isn’t just about compensation — it’s about control, tra...

A serious shooting rocked Minneapolis’ north side yesterday afternoon, leaving one man critically wounded after police found him inside a vehicle with life-threatening gunshot injuries. Emergency responders stabilized him on scene before transporting him to the hospital. Authorities are still investigating whether the incident was accidental or intentional, with no arrests made so far. The communi...

St. Paul is set to clear homeless encampments starting August 5th, beginning with Pig’s Eye Park, as officials prioritize public safety amid serious risks like assaults, overdoses, and fires. City leaders say this isn’t about removal—it’s about compassion and protection, offering residents a chance to access housing, healthcare, and support before winter. Over the next four weeks, daily outreach t...

A major drug trafficker, Juan Carlos Felix, just got a massive 16-year sentence for orchestrating a sprawling meth and fentanyl operation stretching from California to the Midwest. Pleading guilty in November 2025, Felix admitted to directing deals, coordinating logistics, and collecting cash — with undercover buys totaling nearly 20kg of meth and over 1kg of fentanyl. With prior drug convictions...

Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services program, launched in 2020 to help vulnerable adults, spiraled out of control—providers allegedly billed over $100 million annually, far exceeding the $2.6 million annual budget. Eight providers, including Brilliant Minds LLC, faced federal fraud charges after the state halted payments in May. One key figure, 27-year-old Abdifitah Mohamed, pleaded guilty t...

A toddler’s life ended in a drive-by shooting ten years ago in north Minneapolis — LeVonte King Jones, just two, and his 15-month-old sister were victims of gunfire that left no answers. With key witnesses gone or unwilling to speak, charges were dropped, leaving the family’s grief twisted into rage. Now, fueled by anger and hope, they’re joined by activists in vigils and balloon releases, pushing...

New Workforce Pell Grants aim to fast-track job training, but only two Minnesota schools—Hennepin Tech and Lake Superior College—are launching this year, focusing on healthcare roles like nursing assistants and EMTs. The federal program demands short, job-specific courses with strict success metrics: high completion rates, job placement, and income gains. Most other colleges are holding off due to...

A tragic shooting in Brooklyn Park claims the life of a 16-year-old at Hartkopf Park — a place meant for community and joy. Police responded to the scene Sunday night, finding the teen with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder; the weapon used in the shooting was recovered. Authorities are still gathering evidence and urgi...

St. Paul is set to clear homeless encampments starting August 5th at Pig’s Eye Park, citing safety and health risks—including fires, assaults, thefts, and overdose deaths—as the main drivers. The city aims to connect unhoused residents with housing and services before winter, working with state and nonprofit partners to build long-term stability. Residents will be notified in advance and offered r...

Minneapolis police are testing drones in the Fourth Precinct for 75 days, hoping to boost emergency response and safety—but residents are sounding the alarm, fearing surveillance abuse and a loss of privacy, echoing past trauma with federal drones. While a city council committee moved the proposal forward without full endorsement, the debate rages on as community trust and ethical use of tech beco...

A Rochester brother, Mustafa Jama, faces 14 months in prison and must repay $1.4 million after admitting to laundering taxpayer funds meant for feeding kids through a federal nutrition program. Alongside his wife, he allegedly funneled the money through a shell company tied to a fake nonprofit, using it to buy luxury real estate in Turkey and Ohio. The court’s swift punishment underscores the seve...

St. Paul’s police chief reveals bold new strategies to tackle rising violence, drone tech for lifesaving searches, and a major shift in traffic stops—all while insisting the city is safer than ever and urging residents to embrace summer events. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-le...

A terrifying flesh-eating parasite is on the move in the U.S.—the New World screwworm fly, whose larvae burrow into living tissue, causing painful, smelly wounds in animals and, rarely, humans. With over 30 confirmed cases in Texas and New Mexico, officials warn this invasive species, originating in South America, is spreading north. Female flies lay eggs in open wounds, and the maggots feed on li...

A wild police chase in Inver Grove Heights ended with an accidental firearm discharge—sending a bullet into the suspect’s car tire, not anyone else. The pursuit began just after 3:40 AM when officers tried to stop a fleeing vehicle, which eventually led to the suspect running on foot. One officer fired unintentionally as they approached, luckily missing anyone nearby. The suspect, the only person...

Olmsted County has decided not to charge Rochester police officer Josiah Duit in the fatal shooting of Cleavon White during a mental health crisis call — after a full legal review found insufficient evidence to support criminal charges, with detailed findings now publicly available. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@...

Sherburne County residents are demanding extra security at early voting sites after wild scenes from the 2024 election—including alleged double-voting and large groups flooding booths—left staff overwhelmed. The Sherburne Community Action Team pushed for a sergeant-at-arms, but county leadership, including Auditor Lorraine Rupp and Administrator Bruce Messelt, say it’s unnecessary and politically...

Alex Kmett, a proud Red Lake Nation member and Ojibwe language advocate, just landed a $150,000 Bush Fellowship to deepen his work preserving and revitalizing the Ojibwe language — not just as words, but as a living system of knowledge, values, and worldview. After co-founding a language immersion program for kids and healing from the trauma of boarding school eras, he’s now using this grant to tr...

Minnesota’s latest water quality report reveals a troubling mix of progress and persistent threats—mercury levels are rising in 32 areas, mostly from airborne pollution, while 22 water bodies now show PFAS contamination in fish tissue. Wild rice habitats, vital to Indigenous communities, are under new sulfate scrutiny across 75 southern sites. Despite these challenges, the state is removing more i...

John Deere just agreed to a landmark 10-year deal with five states and the FTC, opening its proprietary repair tools to independent shops—after a lawsuit accused the company of forcing farmers to pay inflated prices by restricting access to diagnostic software. This major “right to repair” win levels the playing field, empowers farmers, and could be extended another decade if Deere stays compliant...

A high-speed chase in Mankato ends in chaos as Brandon Michael Hall, 43, flees police after a meth-related warrant, smashing into squad cars, civilian vehicles, and ultimately his own smoking Ford Edge. Refusing to surrender, he’s subdued with less-lethal rounds and a Taser after brandishing a knife. Hall now faces fleeing charges, while the civilian driver walks away with minor injuries. This pur...

Block, the company behind Cash App, is paying out a massive $639,000 to Minnesota alone after being accused of aggressively pushing its app to underserved users while ignoring skyrocketing fraud — and leaving victims stranded with no customer support when their money got locked away. The settlement, led by Oregon and Texas, forces Block to overhaul its fraud response and customer service, promisin...

Minneapolis is poised to revolutionize 911 responses by deploying drones to scout emergency scenes before officers arrive, offering real-time aerial intel that could cut response times and help verify call legitimacy—building on successful pilots in Minnetonka and other Minnesota cities, with a public hearing soon to decide the future of this tech in the city’s public safety strategy. Listen in co...

HBO’s gripping new medical drama “The Pitt” drops February 10, starring Katherine LaNasa and diving headfirst into the chaotic, emotional heart of urban emergency medicine — with the same award-winning team behind “The Sopranos” at the helm. Expect raw, unflinching storytelling that balances high-stakes life-or-death decisions with the deeply human toll on the staff. Critics are already buzzing —...

The White House just unveiled “Freedom Fuel,” a new gas station initiative launching in Philadelphia with prices slashed to $3.47 a gallon — a nod to the 47th president and a move to put cash back in drivers’ pockets. Run by a private company with 25 stations already in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the lower prices come from reduced profit margins, not government subsidies. Gas prices have soared...

When President Trump shared a kindergarten photo from St. Paul highlighting girls in hijabs, it ignited a firestorm of anti-Somali and anti-Muslim backlash in the Twin Cities — prompting urgent community mobilization and calls for unity amid rising fear and division. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This i...