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EXCLUSIVE: Apple Valley mom wants to know why her kids received...

As she walked down the driveway to her mailbox on a late August afternoon, Jen Miron’s mind was on last-minute back-to-school purchases. Her youngest...

GOP delegation says USDA ‘wholly evasive’ on Feeding Our Future scandal 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been “wholly evasive” and ignored document requests regarding the Feeding Our Future scandal, according to a letter sent...

Biden admin dumps millions into studying ‘equity’ in school lunch programs

(Daily Caller News Foundation) — President Joe Biden’s Department of Agriculture (USDA) will dish out up to $2 million to an academic or research...

EXCLUSIVE: Somali whistleblower speaks out on Feeding Our Future case

In 2020, COVID-19 and the government's response put many people out of work. Abdi Nur, a Somali refugee who lives in the Twin Cities,...

Mystery seeds from China identified

Government agencies have released information on unsolicited seeds people have received in 22 U.S. states, including Minnesota. Seeds in mislabeled packages appearing to be from...

Minnesotans report receiving mysterious seeds from China

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) said mysterious packages of seeds that appear to be from China are showing up on the doorsteps of...

Minnesota Native Receives Key Appointment from White House

WASHINGTON — Another Minnesota native has been nominated by the White House for a key position within the administration. The White House announced on...

Minnesota Man Sentenced in Bank Fraud Scheme

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Minnesota man has been sentenced to prison for using a federal loan program to defraud foreign banks.   According to...

Huge Buzz Over EPA’s Failure to Regulate Insecticide

OAKLAND, Calif.- A local Minnesota beekeeper, Steve Ellis, produced a significant win against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in relation to insecticide usage. The...

Minnesota Democrats Feud Over Mining in the Boundary Waters

Mining regulations in the Boundary Waters have placed Minnesota democrats at odds. WASHINGTON D.C.-- The mining versus environmental fight has stretched to Capitol Hill...