Qdoba strips jalapeños from menus as salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 6
Qdoba follows Chipotle’s lead and removes jalapeños from the menu as salmonella outbreak expands to 27 states Most of the salmonella cases linked to jalapeños are in Colorado and Minnesota The Independent UK · Aug 6
Church Treasurer Stole Nearly $150,000 From Minnesota Congregation and Only Repaid $716 A Minnesota church treasurer was found liable for embezzling nearly $150,000 from his congregation, repaying only $716. The church has taken legal action to recover the funds. International Business Times UK · Aug 6
An Israeli professor lost a prestigious US job offer after speaking out on Gaza. Now the university is paying him $250,000 The University of Minnesota withdrew an offer for Raz Segal to lead its Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies after an organized campaign against his hiring The Guardian - US · Aug 6
Minnesota showed why Harry and Meghan are right about Grok — ‘technology should not enable predators to target children’ Harry and Meghan are right to criticize Grok after its pushback against Minnesota's new law protecting children from abusive AI deepfakes TechRadar · Aug 6
Four Unvaccinated Children in Four States Developed Tetanus in a Single Year, with Hospital Stays Up to 45 Days CDC documented tetanus in four unvaccinated children in Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Herd immunity does not protect against it. Medical Daily · Aug 6
Minnesota man loses wedding ring at a lake, looks for it for the next 10 years. One day, his 9yo niece visits him: ‘This is going to be family lore’ If it's meant to be, it's meant to be. We Got This Covered · Aug 5
JJ McCarthy Trade Prediction Market Continues Trending Up Kalshi continues to favor JJ McCarthy is a trade candidate from the Minnesota Vikings. Sports Illustrated · Aug 5
Mike Lindell quits MyPillow so he can focus on his run for Minnesota governor ‘Minnesota deserves my full attention, and that's exactly what I'm giving it,’ the pro-Trump businessman said The Independent UK · Aug 5
Minnesota's Nudification Ban Could Punish People Over Parodies and Stripped-Down Selfies. Elon Musk's xAI Is Suing. The law is written so broadly it could punish services that let you fake an image of yourself in a swimsuit. Reason · Aug 5
Stacy Brooks expected to dislike downtown Minneapolis, but a one-year trial changed her mind; she and her husband are now negotiating to buy their condo Stacy Brooks, originally from northern Minnesota, discovered a newfound happiness in her urban high-rise. After a year-long experiment, she and her husband are in the process of purchasing their 19th-floor apartment. Their daily routine transformed into leisurely walks, indulging in community amenities, and savoring a variety of local dining options.… The Times of India · Aug 5
MyPillow Guy Mike Lindell Resigns as CEO to 'Devote' 100% of Time and Energy to Governor Campaign: 'Minnesota Comes First' MyPillow founder Mike Lindell stepped down as chief executive officer and reduced his ownership stake to focus full-time on his campaign for governor of Minnesota. Benzinga · Aug 5
What the Democratic candidates in the Aug. 11 Minneapolis-area U.S. House primary have said on immigration Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Aug. 11, which includes Minneapolis and its surrounding areas. This primary will be the first since Operation Metro Surge, the federal immigration enforcement effort in Minnesota between December 2025 and February 2026. Ballotpedia · Aug 4
How hackers attack municipal water systems – and why the utilities are so vulnerable Hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota on July 26-27, 2026. Since then, Michigan, New Jersey and several other states have reported similar cyberattacks. The Conversation · Aug 4
International Business Times UK · Aug 4 'Enabling Predators to Target Children': Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Blast Elon Musk Over Grok Lawsuit Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have heavily criticised Elon Musk over the Grok lawsuit, accusing his tech company of enabling predators and fighting state legislation designed to protect young people.
The Independent UK · Aug 4 The August elections that could derail Trump – and burst open a civil war among Democrats Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri South Carolina and Wisconsin are just some of the states braced for crucial House, Senate and gubernatorial primaries this month
Medical Daily · Aug 4 Cyberattacks Hit Nine Michigan Water Systems and More Than 30 in Minnesota as Federal Investigators Probe Control System Tampering Michigan and Minnesota report cyberattacks on water systems. Officials say drinking water remains safe. Here is what happened and what to watch for.
We Got This Covered · Aug 4 Minnesota woman lets a Home Depot salesman inspect her home. Then she regrets allowing him inside: ‘What are you doing?’ She found his behavior "creepy"
The Times of India · Aug 4 In 1783, a flawed map helped leave part of Minnesota cut off by Canada; today, Northwest Angle residents often drive through Canada to reach the rest of the state An 18th-century cartographic error created the Northwest Angle in Minnesota. This geographical anomaly requires travel through Canada to reach the mainland. Negotiators of the 1783 Treaty of Paris relied on inaccurate maps of the region. Later agreements preserved this unusual border, creating a practical exclave. Today, residents and tourists navigate…
The Guardian - US · Aug 4 US water facilities targeted by ‘malicious cyber actors’ – who’s to blame? Despite Trump’s efforts to blame Tim Walz and Minnesota, officials suspect Iran behind attacks on US infrastructure
The Economic Times · Aug 4 A Minnesota college wrestler entered WWE, conquered it, later went to UFC and became its heavyweight champion too: How Brock Lesnar became 'The Beast Incarnate' Brock Lesnar: A Minnesota college wrestler entered WWE, conquered it, crossed over to UFC and became its heavyweight champion too. Brock Lesnar's career across three decades of combat sports is one of the most unlikely origin stories in sporting history, and it may not be over yet.
The Times of India · Aug 3 Man reunited with lost wedding ring after 10 years as 9-year-old niece makes incredible discovery in Minnesota lake A Minnesota man has been reunited with his wedding ring nearly a decade after losing it at the bottom of a lake, thanks to an unexpected discovery by his 9-year-old niece during a family vacation. Stephen Meyer lost his wedding ring in 2016 while swimming with his son in Lake…
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Man who killed top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband makes first state court appearance The man serving two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to federal charges related to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband has made his initial appearance in state court
The Conversation · Aug 3 Trump administration is withholding more than $1B in Medicaid funds from California and Minnesota, in latest example of weaponizing real and imagined fraud The Trump administration announced on July 21, 2026, that it’s withholding US$867 million in federal healthcare funding for California and $200 million for Minnesota – a total of more than $1 billion.
The Guardian - US · Aug 3 ‘Just cruel’: Medicaid halt in California and Minnesota plunges caregivers and disabled people into uncertainty Shock and fury as Trump administration holds back Medicaid funding to states over alleged caregiving fraud