Sarah Nelson

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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
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