Stephen Montemayor
Reporter
Federal Courts and Law EnforcementA native of Kansas City, Montemayor has lived in the Minneapolis area for a decade, most of which has been spent working at the Star Tribune. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism and enjoys camping, travel and a good beer.
Latest from Stephen Montemayor
Twin Cities Suburbs
Shakopee nonprofit run by couple indicted in Feeding Our Future case agrees to dissolve
The agreement, which still needs a Scott County judge’s approval, came from an investigation by the Minnesota Attorney General, which alleges funds were used to buy a Porsche.
September 17, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota sex trafficking survivor sues the Brooklyn Center hotel where abuses occurred
In her federal lawsuit, the survivor says staff at a Brooklyn Center Super 8 facilitated her sex traffickers and even provided extra housekeeping services and towels.
September 16, 2024
News & Politics
Senate confirms Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura Provinzino to be next Minnesota federal judge
President Joe Biden nominated the longtime federal prosecutor earlier this year.
September 12, 2024
Twin Cities
Minnesota Bloods trial will test feds’ plan to go after street gangs like the mob
The federal government is alleging a broad conspiracy of murder and mayhem has enriched the Minneapolis Bloods’ “enterprise.”
September 7, 2024
Twin Cities
B. Todd Jones leaving NFL to rejoin Minneapolis law firm
Jones also previously served as U.S. Attorney and was the first to be confirmed as director of the ATF.
September 3, 2024
Twin Cities
Minnesota AG considers asking U.S. Supreme Court to review age limit on permits to carry firearms
Attorney General Keith Ellison has so far unsuccessfully appealed a Minnesota federal judge’s ruling that the state’s ban on permits for adults younger than 21 is unconstitutional.
August 27, 2024
Twin Cities
Report: Fleet Farm manager raised questions about straw buyer of gun used in St. Paul mass shooting
Fleet Farm attorneys say an incident report showed that an employee who sold the gun to Jerome Horton at the time did not suspect straw purchasing.
August 15, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis violence interrupter pushing back against feds’ claims of Bloods ties
A recent federal court filing alleges that the Agape Movement paid “tens of thousands” to active gang members, including a man out on bail after being charged with murder.
August 10, 2024
Twin Cities
B. Todd Jones leaving NFL to rejoin Minneapolis law firm
Jones also previously served as U.S. Attorney and was the first to be confirmed as director of the ATF.
September 3, 2024
Twin Cities
Minnesota AG considers asking U.S. Supreme Court to review age limit on permits to carry firearms
Attorney General Keith Ellison has so far unsuccessfully appealed a Minnesota federal judge’s ruling that the state’s ban on permits for adults younger than 21 is unconstitutional.
August 27, 2024
Twin Cities
Report: Fleet Farm manager raised questions about straw buyer of gun used in St. Paul mass shooting
Fleet Farm attorneys say an incident report showed that an employee who sold the gun to Jerome Horton at the time did not suspect straw purchasing.
August 15, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis violence interrupter pushing back against feds’ claims of Bloods ties
A recent federal court filing alleges that the Agape Movement paid “tens of thousands” to active gang members, including a man out on bail after being charged with murder.
August 10, 2024