Fleet Farm ordered to hand over more records in Minnesota’s gun lawsuit
A federal judge ordered Fleet Farm to hand over more evidence to the Minnesota Attorney General's office as part of its ongoing civil lawsuit involving firearms sales.
Fake online reviews banned by feds. Will it help?
The Federal Trade Commission approved a ban on posting fake online reviews, including ones generated by artificial intelligence. The rule aims to crack down on the deceptive practice that’s led to millions of misleading reviews online.
Nautical Bowls franchise operation sued, investors lose money as CEO fired
Investors in Nautical Bowls, a franchise headquartered in Minnesota, are out hundreds of thousands of dollars and its CEO has been fired.
Fleet Farm accused of withholding records in Minnesota gun lawsuit
Fleet Farm is accused of withholding key evidence from the State of Minnesota in an ongoing civil lawsuit involving firearms sales, according to new court filings.
Ramsey County reviewing its mental health crisis billing policy
Ramsey County is now reviewing its controversial policy of billing people in crisis, after the FOX 9 Investigators exposed the county’s practice of sending bills to vulnerable people who call the crisis hotline for life-saving mental health services.
Ramsey County is billing people hundreds of times for mobile crisis services
Ramsey County billed people 745 times in the last 18 months, after individuals called the county’s crisis line for life-saving mobile crisis services, according to new data obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators.
Ramsey County is billing people who call the crisis hotline for help
People in crisis are getting billed by Ramsey County after calling the crisis line for help – including individuals in mental distress and contemplating suicide – which is alarming mental health advocates across Minnesota.
Minneapolis crisis response team handles thousands of calls once routed to police
The Minneapolis crisis response team, which was formed as an alternative to police after the murder of George Floyd, has responded to more than 20,000 calls since it was formed – handling calls ranging from mental health to homelessness and addiction.
Fleet Farm flagged by ATF for selling guns used in crimes
A popular sporting goods retailer currently being sued by the State of Minnesota for not doing enough to stop illegal straw purchases, has also been flagged multiple times by the ATF after a high number of guns used in crimes were traced back to several of its stores, according to federal records.
Minnesota failed to close loophole allowing triple-digit interest on loans
Out-of-state companies can continue to charge consumers in Minnesota triple-digit interest rates on loans after efforts to enact stronger protections failed at the state legislature.
Mpls mass shooting: Man accused of killing officer was convict, long evaded court system
The gunman who authorities say shot and killed Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell had been on the run for more than a year, according to court records.