Category: Minnesota Gophers

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The wife of former Minnesota

Eichorn’s wife files for divorce

What we know:

On Monday, Eichorn’s wife filed a petition for dissolution of marriage in Itasca County Court.

What’s next:

After initially being granted release, Eichorn is now set to return to court on at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday for a new detention hearing.

Prosecutors are requesting the new hearing after they say Eichorn attempted to prevent a laptop from being examined by authorities. The hearing is set for Wednesday morning in federal court.

Authorities are still working to examine the laptop found at Eichorn’s apartment. It’s unclear if there is anything of evidentiary value on the computer.

Justin Eichorn has filed for divorce, after the resigned lawmaker was arrested last week, accused of trying to hire a teen prostitute.

MN senator arrested

The backstory:

Senator Justin Eichorn was arrested last week after Bloomington police say he was caught in a prostitution sting targeting people looking for minors.

Police said Eichorn was texting with an undercover officer posing as a 17-year-old girl. After negotiating the price and terms of the encounter, police say they arrested Eichorn when he showed up for the meet-up. Police said he had cash, condoms, and two cell phones in his truck.

Days after the arrest, following pressure from both sides of the aisle, Eichorn resigned from the Minnesota Senate.

Bloomington police arrested eight other people in the same sting.

Dig deeper:

Eichorn was initially charged in state court, but the case has now been moved to federal court, where he faces charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.

The former senator was initially allowed release from jail to a halfway home on the condition he allowed GPS monitoring.

Eichorn’s wife files for divorce

What we know:

On Monday, Eichorn’s wife filed a petition for dissolution of marriage in Itasca County Court.

What’s next:

After initially being granted release, Eichorn is now set to return to court on at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday for a new detention hearing.

Prosecutors are requesting the new hearing after they say Eichorn attempted to prevent a laptop from being examined by authorities. The hearing is set for Wednesday morning in federal court.

Authorities are still working to examine the laptop found at Eichorn’s apartment. It’s unclear if there is anything of evidentiary value on the computer.

Three-star wide receiver Rico Blassingame is taking his talents to the Big Ten. The impressive pass catcher from Tolleson (Ariz.) Union announced his commitment to Minnesota Thursday, a few weeks after making it to campus for an unofficial visit.

It’s a notable victory for the Golden Gophers.

The University of Minnesota football team has secured a significant commitment with the addition of Rico Blassingame, a highly-rated wide receiver from Arizona. Blassingame, ranked as the No. 3 wide receiver in the state, announced his decision to join the Gophers on social media, marking a major win for head coach P.J. Fleck and the program’s recruiting efforts.

Blassingame, who stands at 6’2″ and boasts elite speed and playmaking ability, was heavily recruited by multiple programs but ultimately chose Minnesota for its promising future and the opportunity to play in the Big Ten. Known for his dynamic ability to stretch the field and make explosive plays, Blassingame is expected to make an immediate impact on the Gophers’ offense.

“I’m excited to announce that I will be committing to the University of Minnesota,” Blassingame wrote in his post. “Thank you to all the coaches who believed in me, and I’m ready to make my mark at Minnesota.”

The commitment solidifies the Gophers’ position as one of the top teams in the conference when it comes to recruiting high-profile offensive talents. Blassingame’s decision comes on the heels of Minnesota’s recent success in securing top-tier recruits from across the country, further adding to their growing pipeline of elite athletes.

With Blassingame’s commitment, the Gophers are poised to strengthen their receiving corps, providing quarterback Tanner Morgan (or his successor) with a dynamic weapon in the passing game. Fans are already excited to see what the future holds for this emerging star in maroon and gold.