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Former U.S. Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in his federal fraud case. The New York Republican entered the plea Monday in a courtroom in Long Island. His trial had been set to start in early September.
Who applied for social equity business licenses in Minnesota, by the numbers
Hundreds of entrepreneurs, cultivators and retailers are eagerly waiting to find out if they’ll be able to source, grow and sell recreational marijuana in Minnesota by next year.
Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, with a spotlight on Minnesota
Minnesota’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention is trying to share their enthusiasm about Gov. Tim Walz, who is the Democrats’ vice-presidential candidate.
House Republicans release impeachment report on Biden but next steps are uncertain
House Republicans allege abuse of power and obstruction of justice in son Hunter Biden’s financial dealings. But the investigation stops short of alleging any criminal wrongdoing by the president.
Indigenous leaders, delegates gather at the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is where presumed nominee Vice President Kamala Harris will be formally elected by party delegates, over 100 of them Indigenous and part of the Native American Caucus. The convention starts Monday in Chicago.
Longtime St. Paul mayor George Latimer dies at 89
George Latimer served as mayor of St. Paul from 1976 until 1990, the longest run of anyone in the city’s history. He oversaw St. Paul’s downtown boom, a growth in development amid a changing city. Latimer died on Sunday at age 89 at his residence in St. Paul. 
Trump will campaign across the country this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris
As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump’s campaign is trying to regain its footing after spending the last several weeks flailing to adjust to the new reality of Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket.