Associated Press, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

Cops, Courts & Fires

Donald Trump described Pentagon plan of attack and shared classified map, unsealed indictment says

MIAMI — Former President Donald Trump described a Pentagon “plan of attack” and shared a classified map related to a military operation, according to a ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, June 9, 2023 5:25 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Missing Winona woman’s remains found in woods, leading to ex-boyfriend’s arrest

WINONA  — Authorities confirmed Thursday that human remains found in a remote area of southern Minnesota are those of a woman who went missing in ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, June 8, 2023 2:37 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Prosecutors urge Minnesota Supreme Court to reject appeal by ex-officer in George Floyd’s murder

MINNEAPOLIS  — State prosecutors have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s request to reconsider his conviction for murdering ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 8:53 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Pence opens presidential bid with denunciation of Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection and abortion

ANKENY, Iowa — Former Vice President Mike Pence opened his bid for the Republican nomination for president Wednesday with a firm denunciation of former President ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 8:51 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Ex-part owner of Minnesota Vikings gets over six years in cryptocurrency scam

NEW YORK — A former part owner of the Minnesota Vikings who defrauded a short-lived professional football league known as the Alliance of American Football ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11:55 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Florida man at center of fatal human smuggling case pleads not guilty in Minnesota

ST. PAUL — A Florida man charged with human smuggling after four migrants were found dead last year near the Canadian border has pleaded not guilty ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 7:17 am

News

Minnesota governor signs paid family and medical leave act to give workers up to 20 weeks off

ST. PAUL — Minnesota workers will be entitled to paid time off when they’re seriously ill or to care for newborns and loved ones starting ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, May 25, 2023 8:19 pm

News

Minnesota governor vetoes Uber/Lyft driver pay raise bill, citing cost and service concerns

ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, May 25, 2023 8:17 pm

Sports

Julien, Twins pound Giants 7-1 in series finale

MINNEAPOLIS — Edouard Julien returned to the leadoff spot and hit a home run, knocked in two runs and scored twice to lead Minnesota to ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, May 25, 2023 6:45 am

News

Minnesota governor signs ‘One Minnesota Budget’ as Democrats celebrate their top goals becoming law

ST. PAUL  — As hundreds of people cheered on the lawn around him, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a document to symbolize the passage ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, May 25, 2023 6:21 am

News

What will Minnesota lawmakers do for an encore in 2024 after 2023 legislative session?

ST. PAUL (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature isn’t scheduled to reconvene until Feb. 12 but with the curtain barely down on the momentous 2023 session ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:31 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Appeals court ruling deals legal setback to Biden admin. in gun stabilizing brace case

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court dealt a legal setback to the Biden administration on guns Tuesday in a lawsuit challenging tighter regulations on stabilizing ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:05 pm

News

Minnesota Legislature adjourns after passing $72B budget; Democrats celebrate as GOP hits tax hikes

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature put the final touches on a $72 billion state budget and adjourned for the year Monday night as Democrats ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:31 am

News

Minnesota Legislature puts final touches on $72B budget as Democrats celebrate successes

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature was putting the final touches on a $72 billion state budget Monday as Democrats celebrated enacting an ambitious agenda ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, May 22, 2023 6:35 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Top prosecutor in trial of officer who killed George Floyd writes book recounting case

ST. PAUL — Minnesota prosecutors were so worried a judge would move the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin out of the city where ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, May 22, 2023 1:45 pm

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