Matt DeLong

Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree | CNN A Hollywood director was convicted Thursday on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included ...

A Hollywood director was convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1 million in mattresses and luxury bedding.

This is a wild story

Yeah there’s no outcome I would bet on either way

Emails show Ellison wanted taxpayers to cover his commutes to and from Harvard fellowship Internal emails obtained by 5 INVESTIGATES reveal outgoing city council member Jeremiah Ellison asked, through an aide, to use city funds to pay for flights between Harvard and Minneapolis to attend c...

”Jeremiah Ellison asked, through an aide, to use city funds to pay for flights between Harvard and Minneapolis to attend city council meetings twice a month.”

"Okay but do you have any proof it was Manute's? I feel like this could've been anyone's warm-up."

I’m skeptical it would happen this far from the midterms, if it’s going to happen

Minneapolis council strengthens ordinance preventing immigration enforcement; bomb threats reported Measure clarifies city resources and personnel, including vendors, cannot be used for federal immigration law enforcement. Two bomb threats reported at Augsburg University.

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously voted to strengthen the city’s separation ordinance, which prohibits city workers from helping enforce federal immigration laws.

Minneapolis City Council OKs homeless encampment plan requiring bathrooms, fire extinguishers Proponents call the ordinance more humane, but Mayor Jacob Frey opposes and might veto it.

The Minneapolis City Council approved new homeless encampment policies that will provide toilets, collect trash and allow more time before forcing out inhabitants, among other changes.

Trump seeks to cut restrictions on marijuana through planned order The president is expected to attempt to classify marijuana similar to some common prescription painkillers and other drugs.

I’ll believe it when it actually happens, though this sounds like it could be movement: “President Donald Trump is expected to push the government to dramatically loosen federal restrictions on marijuana …according to six people familiar with the discussions.”

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Thank you Apple for changing all the icons and moving everything around all at the same time

I'm so tired

Image of Indiana Republicans’ attempted new congressional gerrymander that was designed to turn their currently gerrymandered 7-to-2 majority into a 9-to-0 majority. An accompanying chart displays the 2024 presidential results for each district. Every district is a shade of medium to dark red, and five districts crack the Indianapolis metropolitan area to prevent the heavily Democratic city and its suburbs from electing a Democrat or two. Two districts also split the Democratic-leaning northwest along Lake Michigan by combining the region with rural areas further south and east.

BREAKING: Indiana Republicans FAILED to pass a new 9-0 congressional gerrymander after enough GOP senators sided with Dems. The GOP's 7-2 map stays in place.

Trump is trying to re-gerrymander maps nationwide. At least 11 Indiana Rs got death threats after he called for primaries—but it still failed

I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started. Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.

This is a really disturbing story on several levels and certainly anyone who interacts with the Pentagon specifically or the administration more generally should read it:

Nisswa Mayor Jennifer Carnahan facing call to resign amid controversy One council member asked for the mayor’s immediate resignation. Carnahan, the former chair of the Minnesota Republican Party, said she refuses.

Less than a year after ex-MN GOP chair Jennifer Carnahan took over as mayor of Nisswa, this tourist city in northern Minnesota is embroiled in controversy with at least one council member calling for her resignation.

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FBI was investigating cocaine in Cincinnati and guess which beloved player was caught up in it? Charlie Hustle has a new meaning.

In the shadow of ICE, a St. Paul neighborhood store steps in to feed its community While federal agents patrol the Twin Cities, a St. Paul Mexican grocer is filling a gap for families too frightened to shop.

While federal agents patrol the Twin Cities, a St. Paul Mexican grocer is filling a gap for families too frightened to shop.

“The security and bystander video of the arrest in the city’s Cedar-Riverside neighborhood was shown at a Wednesday press conference, where Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O’Hara condemned the arrest of the 20-year-old man, which they said was for no reason other than his race.”

Minneapolis officials decry ICE arrest of Somali American citizen Videos show ICE arresting a 20-year-old man who local authorities say is a U.S. citizen.

Minneapolis leaders stood in silence as they watched footage of federal immigration agents slamming Mubashir, a Somali American, against a metal door and putting him in a chokehold in the snow.

U.S. Moves to Drop Charges in International Soccer Corruption Case

Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...

Pro tip: if you run humidifiers in the winter get a water distiller to save a bunch of money and place it in your bathroom to turn it into a heated spa, like you’re some kind of king

Pay raise for Jacob Frey now awaits ... Jacob Frey’s signature Minneapolis City Council members on Tuesday approved a raise for the mayor next year - and for themselves two years from now.

Minneapolis City Council members on Tuesday approved a $46,000 raise to the mayor's $141,000 salary next year — and for themselves two years from now.

Where to park during a snow emergency in the Twin Cities What you need to know about parking rules when a snow emergency is declared in Minneapolis or St. Paul.

Snow emergencies have been declared in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here's what you need to know about parking. (No paywall)

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It’s not for everyone

Really gets going at the 11-minute mark

YouTube video by GratefulZen423 Phish Albany YEM, 12/9/95 (Best video)

At the risk of outing myself it’s the 30th anniversary of the best piece of live music I’ve ever witnessed, almost down to the minute. Also in the middle of a huge snowstorm.

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The soup was a very hearty and delicious on a snowy night

You can’t really go wrong. I had the chicken curry soup that hasn’t been on the menu previously when I’ve been there. If it’s your first time the braised beef rib, charred cabbage and crab rice are my go-tos.

We were seated at the chef’s counter at the bar and had the fried chicken with a wasabi mustard sauce off the secret menu that was unbelievable

Great night to drop in to Vinai without a reservation

(they’re closing early and just stopped seating)

Met Council members oversee Twin Cities transit, but rarely ride it In the last year, just half of those appointed to the Metropolitan Council have taken advantage of the free Metro Transit rides that come with their job.

In the last year, just half of Metropolitan Council members have taken advantage of the free Metro Transit rides that come with their job.