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foxnews.compolitics5 days ago
Suspect in Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting Expected to Enter Guilty Plea
Vance Boelter faces federal and state charges in the fatal shootings of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and in the wounding of state Sen. John A. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Court records indicate he is expected to plead guilty.
Washington Examinerpolitics6 days ago
Minnesota Revalidates 2,000 Medicaid Providers, Disenrolls Over 3,000 High-Risk or Inactive Ones to Meet Federal Rules
State officials disenrolled more than 3,400 providers after a federal review prompted by a threatened $2 billion funding cutoff. The Trump administration had required cleanup of enrollment records to restore oversight confidence.
Fox Newspolitics8 days ago
House Oversight Committee Releases 205-Page Report Alleging Minnesota Officials Failed to Stop Widespread Social Services Fraud
The Republican-led panel says Gov. Tim Walz and state officials ignored repeated warnings about fraud in federal nutrition and Medicaid programs, with losses estimated in the hundreds of millions and billions more at risk.
Newsweeksports9 days ago
Former Padres Pitcher Dies at 75
Pitcher Mike Johnson, who appeared in 18 games for the San Diego Padres in 1974, has died at age 75. His professional career spanned six seasons in the minor leagues and one brief stint in the majors.
Washington Examinerpolitics10 days ago
Vance Questions Minnesota SNAP Fraud Rate as Democrats Cite Federal Court Win Blocking USDA Data Demands
Vice President JD Vance posted on X after Rep. Angie Craig cited a 1.6% fraud rate during a House hearing with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. The exchange follows federal requests for Minnesota enrollment data.
wral.compolitics17 days ago
Minneapolis Officer Charged in Hennepin County After Shooting Man Through Door During ICE Arrest
Christian Castro, 52, was taken into custody Friday in Cameron County, Texas, 11 days after Hennepin County prosecutors charged him with assault and falsely reporting a crime in the Jan. 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
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Fox Newssports20 days ago
Tony Dungy Endorses Michele Tafoya in Minnesota Republican Senate Primary
Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy endorsed former NBC sideline reporter Michele Tafoya in Minnesota's Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Tafoya faces four other candidates in the August 11 primary.
foxnews.comworld25 days ago
Minnesota Daycare Owner Charged in Federal Benefits Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors charged a Minneapolis daycare owner with conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case adds to a series of fraud charges involving multiple Minnesota state-administered programs.
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New York Postworld25 days ago
DOJ Charges 15 in Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Schemes Totaling $90 Million
Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges Thursday against 15 people accused of stealing more than $90 million from Minnesota Medicaid programs. One defendant remains at large after jumping from a fourth-story balcony.
Washington Examinerpolitics25 days ago
ICE Officer Gregory Morgan Jr. to Surrender in Minneapolis Assault Case
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer faces two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after an incident on a Minneapolis highway. The officer is scheduled to turn himself in to authorities on Thursday.
yahoo.comworld25 days agoUpdated
Minnesota Nonprofit Leader Gets Nearly 42 Years in Prison for $250 Million Fraud
A federal judge sentenced Aimee Bock, founder of Feeding Our Future, to nearly 42 years in prison for her role in a $250 million COVID-era fraud scheme. The case has led to additional fraud charges and broader scrutiny of state programs.
Washington Examinerpolitics26 days ago
Minnesota Nonprofit Director Gets 41 Years in $250 Million Pandemic Fraud Case
Aimee Bock, executive director of Feeding Our Future, received a 500-month prison sentence and was ordered to repay nearly $243 million. The case involved fraudulent claims for meals that were never served to children.
nbcnews.comscience26 days ago
Justice Department to Charge 15 People in Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Case
The Justice Department plans to announce criminal charges on Thursday against 15 people accused of defrauding Minnesota Medicaid and other state programs of more than $90 million. Two autism therapy providers are charged with submitting $46.6 million in fraudulent claims.
nypost.comworld26 days ago
Amazon Driver Interrupts Alleged Hammer Attack in Minnesota Home
An Amazon delivery driver stopped an alleged attack on a woman in her Minnesota home on May 11. Police arrested the woman's husband and charged him with attempted murder.
foxnews.compolitics28 days ago
ICE Agent Charged With Assault in Shooting of Venezuelan Migrant
Minnesota prosecutors charged an ICE agent with four counts of assault and one count of false reporting after he allegedly shot a Venezuelan migrant in the leg during a January operation in Minneapolis. The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in the state t…
nypost.comscience29 days ago
Minnesota Activates National Guard for Northern Wildfires
Minnesota's National Guard has been activated to assist with wildfires in the northern part of the state. Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order declaring a peacetime emergency after the Department of Natural Resources requested additional support.
The Bbcworld39 days ago
Somali Migrants in Minnesota Report Continued Fear After ICE Operation Drawdown
Fear persists among some Somali immigrants in Minnesota months after the Trump administration announced a reduction in immigration enforcement agents. A federal judge temporarily blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status for around 2,500 Somali nationals.
marketwatch.comfinance40 days ago
London Royalty Firm Acquires $132.5 Million Stake in Minnesota Iron Ore Project
The Metals Royalty Company agreed to purchase a 1% production royalty interest in the Mesabi Metallics iron ore project in Nashwauk, Minnesota. The transaction totals $132.5 million and is tied to future output of DR-grade pellets used in lower-emissions steelmaking. First produc…
Dmitry / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)world49 days agoUpdated
Small Plane Crash in Minnesota Kills North Dakota State Legislator and Pilot
A small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Crystal Airport north of Minneapolis, resulting in the deaths of North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy and the pilot. Authorities reported the incident occurred on April 26, 2026, and investigations are underway. Statements from offici…
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jns.orgworld52 days ago
Rep. Ilhan Omar Attends Wedding of Chief of Staff and Junior Aide
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar attended the wedding of her chief of staff, Connor McNutt, and legislative aide Tahreem Alam, both of whom continue to work in her office. Alam received a promotion one month before the December 2025 wedding. A spokesperson for Omar stated the office does not…
Fox Newspolitics52 days ago
Man Accused of Syringe Assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar to Plead Guilty in Federal Case
Anthony James Kazmierczak, accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar at a January town hall, plans to change his plea to guilty on federal charges. The incident followed heightened tensions after an ICE agent's killing of Renee Good. A hearing is set for May 7, 2026.