Sarah Nelson
Reporter
Sarah Nelson is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Latest from Sarah Nelson
Judge orders University of Minnesota international student to be released from ICE custody
Doğukan Günaydin, 28, of Turkey, has spent more than 50 days in immigration detention
May 21, 2025
U.S. seeks to dismiss consent decree on Minneapolis police reforms
The Department of Justice move comes days before the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, prompting public outcry from local leaders.
May 21, 2025
Lawsuit: Woman, 36, died after Waseca federal prison delayed heart surgery
Starsha Silva was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition that required emergency surgery, her family says in the lawsuit.
May 19, 2025
Metro State student, ICE jointly agree to dismiss lawsuit after agency restores his legal status
Rattanand Ratsantiboon, of Thailand, said the federal agency unlawfully terminated his student status
May 16, 2025
Man convicted in deadly arson during 2020 riots seeks to reopen appeal window
Montez Lee Jr. was sentenced to a prison term that fell well below federal guidelines. He wants to argue it could’ve been lighter.
May 14, 2025
Judge orders Minnesota state trooper charged with producing child pornography to remain jailed
Jeremy Plonski, who joined Minnesota State Patrol in 2022, is accused of producing the videos wearing his uniforms.
May 13, 2025
Trump taps FBI to combat crime in Indian Country — prompting hope, skepticism
Advocates welcome additional resources while some remain skeptical until they see results.
May 10, 2025
Trump names Daniel Rosen as pick for next U.S. Attorney of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Law School graduate will need to be confirmed by the Senate.
May 7, 2025
Federal judge orders release of Mankato student arrested by ICE
Mohammed Hoque has been jailed for more than a month since his arrest by federal immigration agents.
May 6, 2025
‘Ringleader’ in Feeding Our Future fraud case to change plea in juror bribery charges
Abdiaziz Farah notified the court just days after his brother signaled his intent to change his not guilty plea for the bribe charges.
May 6, 2025
Minneapolis man to change not guilty plea in Feeding Our Future juror bribery case
If Said Farah pleads guilty, he would be the fourth of the five defendants to plead guilty in the attempted juror bribe case.
May 2, 2025
Minnesota state trooper jailed on federal charge of producing child pornography
Jeremy Plonski has been with Minnesota State Patrol since 2022.
May 1, 2025
