Derek Sidian recaps this week’s biggest local news stories.
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Hegseth faces scrutiny over strikes, messages
The Defense Secretary faced scrutiny on two fronts Thursday: over a strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean and his use of Signal to discuss U.S. attack plans on Yemen.
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Lawmakers react to Trump comments about Somali immigrants, ICE confirms arrests
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday sharply criticized President Donald Trump's recent disparaging statements about Somali immigrants, calling the remarks "vile, racist lies and slander towards our fellow Minnesotans."
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Lutsen Lodge owner charged with burning down resort
Bryce Campbell, the owner of the Lutsen Resort Lodge on Lake Superior's North Shore, has been arrested on charges of arson and insurance fraud for his alleged role in the fire that destroyed the lodge in early 2024.
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