The owner of Star Autism Center in St. Cloud faces a federal wire fraud charge tied to an alleged $6M Medicaid autism services scheme.

Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to the state.

A new study shows Minnesotans favor a warm alcoholic beverage to get through the cold. Nearby states prefer hot chocolate and an espresso martini.

David Hann, the ex-chair of the state's Republican Party and former minority leader in the Senate, is joining the race for Democrat Tina Smith's U.S. Senate seat.

Minn., defended her MEALS Act despite its connection to Minnesota's $250 million "Feeding Our Future" alleged fraud scheme.

That scenario would be a blow to the Wild, who gave up former first-round picks Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren, and an unprotected first-round pick in 2026 to get Hughes. Unless Minnesota wins the Stanley Cup with Hughes, the trade might not look like such a sweeping win for the Wild.

Benjamin Carl Hanson, 57, of Bayport was charged Thursday in St. Croix County Circuit Court with two felonies — hiding a corpse and felony theft — in connection with the handling of the body of Alice Catharina Peterson, who was living in Stillwater when she died in 2001 at age 92.

Republicans eye Minnesota Senate seat expansion as Trump's narrow 2024 loss signals opportunity in traditionally blue state for GOP majority growth.