Howard Thompson
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Minnesota fraud suspect accused of using 'TurboTax Sauce' guide to exploit tax breaks
A Minneapolis father and son accused of tax fraud charges are accused of using an online guide titled “TurboTax Sauce” to learn how to exploit the tax code to file million in false claims.
North Mankato murder suspect accused of trying to bribe victim in robbery case
One of the men facing charges in the deadly shooting in North Mankato that claimed the life of a 17-year-old is now accused of attempting to bribe the victim in a separate robbery case in Mankato.
MN rainfall totals: How much rain we got on Tuesday
Minnesota saw a soaking on Tuesday as rain pushed through most of the afternoon and evening. Here's a look at rainfall totals from across the state.
Mayor Frey outlines timeline for selecting next Minneapolis police chief
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has released his timeline for selecting the city's next police chief following the sudden resignation of former chief Brian O'Hara last month.
Jury finds Minnesota man liable for predatory loan scheme targeting Muslim community
A jury has found a business owner violated Minnesota's Human Rights Act by targeting members of the Muslim community with predatory home loans following a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Keith Ellison's Office.
Ramsey County Attorney confirms convictions in six cases connected to Dr. McGee
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office is set to announce the results of its review of six convictions involving the work of Dr. Michael McGee, whose work has been called into question.
EagleCam eaglet grounded after storm released by DNR after check-up
An EagleCam eaglet that went missing from its nest after a storm has been released by the Minnesota DNR after making a recovery at the Raptor Center.
Special Olympics 2026 USA Games in Minnesota: Your guide to the games
The Special Olympics is holding its 2026 USA Games in the Twin Cities. The games began last Saturday and are underway through this Friday. Here's everything you need to know if you want to stop by to support the athletes.
Pride on Ice Podcast Ep. 1: Coach Brett Larson on the new era of Gophers Hockey
A new era is underway for Gophers men's hockey. New coach Brett Larson sat down with Jim Rich and Gophers legend Pat Micheletti to lay out his vision for the future of the program. Watch the full episode of the Pride on Ice Podcast here.
Judge quashes federal subpoenas targeting Walz, Ellison, other MN leaders
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to “harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy.