Minnesota woman hits something solid digging up her backyard. Then she sees a name and a date carved into a gravestone: ‘Isn’t this good for taxes?’ A backyard project sparks an internet mystery. We Got This Covered · Jul 29
The next AI war is here as Elon Musk challenges fake nude image law IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 29
Minnesota Banned 'Nudify'.ing Now, Elon Musk's xAI Is Suing On First Amendment Claims, Saying The Law Goes To Far Elon Musk's xAI is suing Minnesota, claiming that the state's attempt to crack down on deepfake porn imagery goes too far and violates the First Amendment. International Business Times · Jul 29
Elon Musk sues Minnesota to stop law that bans companies for allowing ‘nudification’ online Elon Musk’s AI company is asking the court to declare a new Minnesota law unconstitutional and bar the state from enacting it The Independent UK · Jul 29
Minnesota Water Systems Targeted in 'Coordinated Cyberattack' as FBI Joins Race To Contain Damage More than 30 Minnesota community water systems have been hit by a 'coordinated cyberattack' on their control technology, prompting a joint response by state agencies and the FBI. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Four Men Admit Using ChatGPT to Fake Records in a $2.2 Million Minnesota Medicaid Scheme Four Minnesota men pleaded guilty to a $2.2 million Medicaid fraud, using ChatGPT to fabricate records when insurers requested documentation. Medical Daily · Jul 29
Minnesota Requires a Public Hearing Before Rural Service Cuts, a Safeguard Most States Do Not Have Minnesota law forces hospitals to explain rural service cuts at public hearings. A July 28 clinic closure hearing shows how the safeguard works. Medical Daily · Jul 28
Federal Judge Halts Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban, Signaling Other States' Efforts Might Be Illegal Too A preliminary injunction will keep Kalshi and Polymarket active in the state after a district judge found federal law preempts the state's ban. Reason · Jul 28
Minnesota's first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota's law banning prediction markets, which was set to take effect Saturday The Independent UK · Jul 28
The professor facing prison in ‘antifa’ case: ‘They want to scare all who oppose ICE’ Erik Davis is accused by the government of a ‘conspiracy’ to obstruct ICE – experts say it’s part of a pattern to criminalize lawful organizing and ruin activists’ lives The Guardian - US · Jul 28
‘You Just Accused Me of Stealing’: Minnesota Aldi Staff Escort Customer Out After Misreading Her Receipt All that chaos over two receipts We Got This Covered · Jul 27
Housing Safety Net Failed Disabled Tenants, Four Men Used Fake Housing Help To Steal $2.2M In Medicaid Funds Four Minnesota men have pleaded guilty to defrauding a Medicaid-funded housing programme, stealing $2.2 million by billing for services never provided, intensifying scrutiny on the system's vulnerabilities. International Business Times UK · Jul 26
Minnesota restaurant closes after 40 years, and a customer who once said he ‘hated Chinese people’ admits he was wrong Food changes people We Got This Covered · Jul 26
Minnesota lawmakers introduce ‘nudification’ law to combat AI editing of imagery in their fight against the creation of explicit material AI enabled a 26,000% increase in explicit material related to children. We Got This Covered · Jul 25
The Times of India · Jul 24 US man gets two life terms for killing ex-Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, husband Vance Boelter received consecutive life sentences for a politically motivated attack. He fatally shot former lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. Boelter also critically injured state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. He admitted to stalking his targets for months before carrying out the assaults. The court…
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 Catholic Church Closures: Seven Minnesota Parishes Cancel Sunday Mass Amid Priest Crisis The Catholic Church in northwest Minnesota will cease Sunday Mass at seven parishes due to a priest shortage and declining young churchgoers, reflecting broader demographic changes in the region.
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 Trump Administration Holds Back Medicaid Funds While House Backs $1.15 Trillion Israel-Tied Military Bill The US govt has frozen over £796 million in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota due to compliance issues, while approving a record £858 billion defence budget, sparking political debate.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Vance Boelter receives two life sentences for Minnesota lawmaker shootings Dressed in orange prison garb and shackled at the ankles, Boelter remained impassive throughout the victim impact statements, never meeting the gaze of the survivors and family members
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Disgruntled tenant guns down three people over parking garage contract dispute, police say Tsegaab A. Binessu, a 30-year-old from Saint Paul, Minnesota, was arrested Monday in connection with the triple homicide
Medical Daily · Jul 22 Trump Administration Freezes Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California and Minnesota Over Fraud Claims HHS and CMS froze $867M in California Medicaid and $200M in Minnesota Medicaid on July 21, citing fraud. States dispute the move. Here's what enrollees need to know.
International Business Times UK · Jul 22 'Enough Is Enough': Musk Slams 'Lunatic Left Media' as Ethiopian Migrant Reportedly Executes Three Over $65 Fee Elon Musk criticises media coverage of a triple homicide in St. Paul, Minnesota, involving an Ethiopian migrant. The suspect allegedly killed three apartment workers over a parking dispute.
Medical Daily · Jul 22 Minnesota's 988 Crisis Line Answered 83,000 Contacts in the First Half of 2026, More Than Triple Its First Six Months Minnesota's 988 Lifeline hit 370,000 total contacts in four years, with 83,000 in just the first half of 2026. Here's what the surge in crisis calls means and how to access 988.
Latin Times · Jul 22 Federal Judge Throws Out Trump Administration's 'Sanctuary' Lawsuits Against Minnesota Officials The Justice Department had argued last year that so-called "sanctuary" policies are preempted by federal law and burden immigration enforcement
Golf Monthly · Jul 22 Injured Jason Day Becomes Latest Big Name 3M Open Withdrawal Jason Day has withdrawn from the 3M Open in Minnesota due to a back injury, which also forced him out of the US Open
Benzinga · Jul 22 Gavin Newsom Fires Back as Trump Officials Halt More Than $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota Over Suspected Billing Scams: 'Being Targeted for Political Reasons...' The Trump administration paused more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota on Tuesday, citing "suspected fraud and noncompliance," as Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) accused Washington of targeting California "for political reasons."