Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Armed Career Criminal Possession of Ammunition
Esau Chucky Sago, 36, was sentenced to 240 months in prison and five years of supervised release for being an armed career criminal in possession of ammunition.
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6 reportsMinnesota Pool Contractor Sentenced to 60 Months for Defrauding 21 Customers
Charles Ray Workman was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay $1.15 million in restitution for wire fraud.
Minnesota Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking
Rodolfo Rebollar-Gonzalez, 29, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
California Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Defrauding Former Employer Optum
Karan Gupta was sentenced to 36 months in prison for wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy in a scheme that defrauded Optum, Inc. of more than $950,000.
Recalls & Safety Alerts
14 reportsFDA Class II Recall Issued for IMRIS ORT200 Operating Room Tables
The FDA has announced a Class II recall of certain IMRIS ORT200 operating room tables due to a mechanical failure risk that could cause unintended movement during procedures.
FDA Reports Ongoing Recall of Medtronic Arterial Cannulas
An open Class II recall covers 1,424 arterial cannula units distributed worldwide due to potential pinhole leaks.
FDA Closes Recall of Medtronic Arterial Cannulas
The agency has closed the recall of certain Medtronic arterial cannulas, considering it carried out.
FDA Enforcement Record Classifies Recall of Medtronic Arterial Cannulas
The ongoing Class II recall covers 3,621 units of arterial return cannulas due to potential pinhole leaks.
Mass Casualty Incidents
1 reportThree Injured in Minneapolis Apartment Building Shooting
Police say three people were injured in a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on Wednesday.
Insider Sales
1 reportEcolab CEO Christophe Beck Sells Additional $5 Million in Company Stock
A new SEC filing shows Ecolab Inc. Chairman, President and CEO Christophe Beck sold 17,862 shares of common stock, bringing his total sales to $5,003,825.
Wildfires
6 reportsCamp Wildfire in Minnesota Reported 97 Percent Contained
The developing Camp wildfire in Minnesota has burned 4357 acres, according to official reports from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Bear Trap Wildfire in Minnesota Reaches 51 Percent Containment
The developing Bear Trap wildfire in Minnesota has burned 30,810 acres, according to official records.
Thumb Wildfire in Minnesota Burns 25,015 Acres
The developing Thumb wildfire in Minnesota is 47% contained, according to official records from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Wolfpack Wildfire Reaches 20 Percent Containment in Minnesota
Firefighters have established 20 percent containment on the Wolfpack wildfire in Minnesota.
Nursing Home Enforcement
2 reportsViewcrest Health Center in Duluth Faces 5-Day Medicare Payment Denial
Federal enforcement record dated June 2, 2026, shows a payment denial for the Duluth nursing home, effective July 2, 2026.
St. Therese of Woodbury Faces Medicare Payment Denial
Federal enforcement record shows a two-day payment denial for the Woodbury nursing home, but does not state the reason or any resident impact.
Plane Crashes
2 reportsTwo Killed in Robinson R66 Crash Near Lakeville, Minnesota
The official accident record lists two people on board and two fatalities in the September 6 crash; the National Transportation Safety Board investigation is open.
Two Killed in Beechcraft F33A Accident Near Minneapolis
The NTSB accident record lists two on board and two fatalities in the April 25, 2026 crash; the cause has not been determined.
Disaster Declarations
1 reportSt. Louis County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for St. Louis County, Minnesota, covering the Munger Shaw Fire.