Cole Premo,

Cole Premo is a versatile journalist with a focus on breaking news and weather, as well as stories from the Native American community. As the digital manager for CBS Minnesota, he has been covering various topics for over a decade. Cole graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2009 with a degree in English/New Media Studies and began working full-time for WCCO's web department shortly after. His journalism journey started through the Emma Bowen Foundation, where he gained experience in all aspects of broadcasting. Cole also works as a freelance journalist for Minnesota Native News, co-hosting a radio show/podcast called 'Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine' with his sister, Leah Lemm. He is a proud member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and an active member of the Native American Journalists Association.

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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

Five Defendants Charged with Bribing Juror in $250 Million Federal Funds Embezzlement Case

Five Defendants Charged with Bribing Juror in $250 Million Federal Funds Embezzlement Case

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Five individuals, including three convicted defendants, were charged with attempting to bribe a juror during the trial of seven defendants accused of embezzling over $250 million in federal funds for children's food programs during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group targeted the youngest and only person of color on the jury panel, offering her $120,000 in cash to vote for acquittal. Authorities believe this incident highlights laxity in pandemic oversight and raises concerns about corruption within federal trials.