The jury in the federal human smuggling trial in Fergus Falls today returned guilty verdicts on all counts against Hari Patel and Steve Shand.

The four Republican members of Minnesota's U.S. House delegation hope to influence President-elect Donald Trump's choices for federal appointments in the state.

And another legal challenge looms over a Minnesota House race in the knotted-up legislative chamber.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.