Hopkins Man Found Guilty in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Cases
A Hopkins man has been convicted on 17 federal charges relating to the distribution of fentanyl which, in turn, killed 11 people and seriously hurt four others.
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Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
A Duluth man pleaded guilty to charges after failing to report his business revenue and income to the IRS.
Staples Man Facing Federal Arson Charges
A Staples man is facing federal charges in connection to the fires set at the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct last month.
Sauk Rapids Man Faces Federal Tax Fraud Charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged a Sauk Rapids man with 33 counts of filing false tax returns.
Wayzata Company Fined for Destroying Sauk Rapids Wetland
A Wayzata-based company must pay $415-thousand for damaging a wetland near Sauk Rapids and abandoning the site.
St. Cloud Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Veterans Benefits
A St. Cloud man has pleaded guilty to federal theft charges for allegedly stealing veterans’ benefits. 52-year-old Mitchell Pederson stole benefits paid to surviving spouses of veterans who died in military action.
US Attorney’s Office In Minnesota Starts Civil Fraud Unit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota has set up a new unit to go after those committing fraud.
The Civil Frauds Unit will work with the office's criminal division to combat financial fraud - including health care fraud, mortgage fraud and bank fraud.