MN lawmaker shootings: Impersonating law enforcement will become felony

Impersonating a police officer is about to get you a stronger punishment in Minnesota because of an assassin’s attacks last June.

Louisiana to pay nearly $5M to family of man killed in traffic stop

Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.

Vance, Dr. Oz highlight anti-fraud efforts [FULL]
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Vice President JD Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz outlined on Wednesday efforts the federal government is making to penalize state’s that aren’t effectively rooting out suspected fraud within the Medicaid system, saying one will be to pause $1.3 billion in payments to California.

South Carolina officer killed during pursuit involving teen driver

South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.

Man, 87, found dead after Crow Wing County house fire

An 87-year-old man was found dead after a house fire Tuesday evening in Crow Wing County. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Dr. Oz details California Medicaid fraud
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On Wednesday, Dr. Mehmet Oz joined Vice President JD Vance to outline examples of potential Medicaid fraud stemming from California, resulting in the total deferment of $1.3 billion in federal payments to the state.

$1.3 billion Medicaid reimbursements stopped
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Saying that California politicians have “not taken fraud seriously,” Vice President JD Vance announced on Wednesday that $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements from the federal government have been deferred within the state, noting that “American taxpayers are being defrauded” by state programs.

Fridley shooting: Man charged in fender-bender turned drive-by shooting

A Columbia Heights man faces multiple charges after a fender-bender sparked a drive-by shooting that left a 5-year-old searching for help from bystanders.

Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota report [FULL]
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Established in January 2025, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee reviews its Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota 2025-26 report on Wednesday as part of a final meeting held to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” in Minnesota.

Fraud and abuse report in Minnesota overview
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Rep. Kristin Robbins gives a brief overview of the "Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota" report designed to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” throughout Minnesota, saying in part that the, “Walz administration enabled fraud by having a culture that accepted, tolerated [fraud] and… did not hold anyone accountable.” The Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee was created as part of a power-sharing agreement last session and will dissolve at the end of the legislative session.

Boat crash on Lake Vermilion leaves 1 dead, 3 injured

One person is dead and three were injured in a boating crash on Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota Tuesday evening.

Large fire breaks out in downtown Sauk Centre apartments

A late-night fire damaged several apartments and businesses in downtown Sauk Centre, drawing a large emergency response but leaving no one hurt earlier this week.

Tiffany Haddish's Georgia DUI: Motion claims speedy trial rights violated

Tiffany Haddish is asking a Georgai judge to dismiss her 2022 DUI case, claiming her constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated.

Boat launch murder nets 34.5-year sentence for Rochester man

Craig Alan Hameister to more than 34 years in prison for the killing of Melissa Hunt in June 2025 at a boat lunch in rural Minnesota.

Minnesota gun safety bill under pressure
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Annunciation student parents are pressuring Minnesota’s House Republicans to allow a vote on a gun safety bill proposed following the mass shooting. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains.