A bit of positive news out of Minnesota - some dads came up with an app to help keep student-athletes safe. SafeTeam

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Nicole Mitchell testifies in her own defense, says she was in stepmother’s home to check on her Mitchell took the stand in her own defense and testified for most of the day. At times, the senator appeared nervous and emotional as she attempted to persuade the jury.

This Minnesota Capitol security officer was caught drunk, armed, and impersonating a state trooper - raising alarms about who’s guarding the Capitol.

BREAKING: Socialist Omar Fateh wins the Democratic endorsement over incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey

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Eagan man sentenced to more than 20 years in major dark web child sexual abuse investigation "This operation represents one of the most significant strikes ever made against online child exploitation networks," said FBI Director Kash Patel.

BREAKING: Man appears to break into Minnesota State Capitol twice in 8 hours. He was released from Regions Hospital after the first contact last night. The following letter was sent to Minnesota House members:

Man ‘found disrobed’ in Minnesota Senate chamber late Friday night The man then returned Saturday morning, according to an email from Minnesota House Chief Sergeant at Arms Lori Hodapp, who referenced "an active probation violation warrant from Wisconsin."

State suspends payments to most providers in program at center of new fraud investigation Minnesota DHS confirmed it stopped payments to 50 Housing Stabilization Services providers. That program was described in a search warrant this month as "extremely vulnerable to fraud."

Other media outlets told the feel-good story. We read the court files.

Minnesota owes millions to IRS for years of ‘tax compliance issues’ In June, Minnesota Management and Budget requested a $2.47 million transfer from Minnesota's General Contingent Account to help pay a $6.8 million settlement with the IRS.

Two journalists - including me - were targeted online after reporting on a Minnesota cannabis licensee’s criminal past. Full story 👇🏼

JUST IN: The Albert Lea City Council did not take up a second vote for cannabis licensee Jacob Schlichter. Instead, it approved two other businesses - the only two it is required to register - after the city manager recommended against Schlichter’s registration, citing his past

Today marks 1 year at Alpha News. Reporting on Minnesota’s twists, turns, and wild headlines has been one heck of a ride. Here’s to more digging and telling the stories that matter.

NEW: Albert Lea council drops second vote for cannabis licensee due to past conviction, new restraining order “More concerning is the fact that [Jacob Schlichter] has shown disdain or inability to follow lawful orders and legal requirements," stated Albert Lea City Manager Ian

There's no love lost between the Walz family and Trump.

EXCLUSIVE: Police investigating man who sexually propositioned teen at Maple Grove tanning salon The man proceeded to tell the teen that he has a fetish—and said he would pay her $200 if he could masturbate in front of her.

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