Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- An 18-year-old man has been charged by federal prosecutors for planning an act of terrorism while having a firearm. Authorities say Sheikhdoon Mohamud planned to carry out an attack at the Mall of America during an event that is supposed to happen later this month. DFL Gubernatorial Candidate and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar was asked about the FBI’s efforts to prevent the attack. She tells KARE11…
Investigators say a nearly two year FBI investigation found Mohamud pledged allegiance to Islamic terrorist group ISIS and planned to murder at least 30 to 60 people.
He was arrested by the FBI Tuesday after apparently buying multiple items from an undercover officer such as an AK-47, magazines, and ammunition. He faces a possible life sentence in prison if convicted.
Judge Removes Temporary Gag Order Against Vance Boelter
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM/Learfield)- A Hennepin County judge has lifted a temporary gag order against Vance Boelter in his state murder case. The judge says more restrictions on public statements are no longer needed. The temporary order was issued after Senator John Hoffman and his wife made state about Boelter and th...
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Klobuchar Responds After FBI Foils Planned Terror Attack On Mall Of America
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- An 18-year-old man has been charged by federal prosecutors for planning an act of terrorism while having a firearm. Authorities say Sheikhdoon Mohamud planned to carry out an attack at the Mall of America during an event that is supposed to happen later this month. DFL Gubernatorial Candidate...
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Homelessness Often Hidden in Becker County
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