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Man accused of threatening law enforcement, woman in Le Sueur
A New Prague man is accused of making threats of violence against law enforcement and a Le Sueur woman in separate incidents. Alexander Ross Litzau, 31, has been charged with two felony counts of threats of violence, misdemeanor violation of emergency communications and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. According to court documents, Le Sueur police were dispatched to a local residence at 8:22 p.m. on Sept. 1 for a welfare check following...
Bloomington woman pleads guilty to laundering money for son in Feeding Our Future fraud
A Bloomington woman admitted to laundering money in the Feeding Our Future case after being unknowingly drawn into the multi-million dollar fraud. Farhiya Mohamud, 65, pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to one count of money laundering. According to her plea deal, the prosecution and defense agree that Farhiya was not involved in or aware of the broader scheme to defraud the federal government of $250 million in funds meant to feed underprivileged children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hennepin County sheriff
Hennepin County sheriff Greenfield - On Oct. 7, a deputy responded to the intersection of Highway 55 and Dogwood Street for a traffic stop. The deputy observed a vehicle traveling 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. The driver was issued a citation for speeding. - On Oct. 9, a deputy responded to the intersection...