Sarah Nelson
Reporter
Sarah Nelson is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Golden Valley man pleads guilty to wire fraud in Feeding Our Future case
Ahmed Artan took over a nonprofit accused of falsely claiming to feed thousands of children daily.
June 12, 2025
Protester charged with obstruction after Lake Street federal operation ordered released before trial
Isabel Lopez, 27, faces four federal charges in connection with the protest on Lake Street.
June 12, 2025
Search warrants still sealed days after federal operation on Lake Street spurred protests
A criminal complaint against a protester is the only insight so far into the large-scale investigation that prompted searches by federal agents.
June 12, 2025
‘Hundreds’ had ties to Feeding Our Future. Many may not face charges.
Lead prosecutor in expansive theft case: “We don’t have the resources.”
June 12, 2025
Federal indictment: 900-pound meth seizure in Twin Cities storage unit preceded raids in 8 locations
The details are contained in a newly filed indictment of a St. Paul woman charged in the aftermath of the raids.
June 11, 2025
Meth makes comeback in Minnesota in more dangerous and record ways
As the fentanyl crisis diverted the public’s attention, methamphetamine inundated the state.
June 7, 2025
Members of north Minneapolis gang guilty of racketeering tied to murders, drug trafficking
Prosecutors aim to topple the city’s street gangs using the same federal law used against the mob.
June 6, 2025
Federal operation at Lake Street restaurant that drew protests was one of 8 across Twin Cities
Protesters clashed with federal agents as they surrounded a south Minneapolis restaurant.
June 5, 2025
Federal indictment: 900-pound meth seizure in Twin Cities storage unit preceded raids in 8 locations
The details are contained in a newly filed indictment of a St. Paul woman charged in the aftermath of the raids.
June 11, 2025
Meth makes comeback in Minnesota in more dangerous and record ways
As the fentanyl crisis diverted the public’s attention, methamphetamine inundated the state.
June 7, 2025
Members of north Minneapolis gang guilty of racketeering tied to murders, drug trafficking
Prosecutors aim to topple the city’s street gangs using the same federal law used against the mob.
June 6, 2025
Federal operation at Lake Street restaurant that drew protests was one of 8 across Twin Cities
Protesters clashed with federal agents as they surrounded a south Minneapolis restaurant.
June 5, 2025