Feeding Our Future: 78th person charged with fraud during pandemic scheme
Abdirashid Bixi Dool is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for his participation in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme that embezzled more than $250 million in COVID-19 relief.
United Way launches food relief campaign
The United Way is reporting a 150% increase in food-related requests since mid-October. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Greater Twin Cities United Way Senior Vice President of Community Impact Shannon Smith Jones to learn more about how the organization is meeting the need.
How SNAP benefit lapse is affecting rural MN
The ripple effect from SNAP benefits being halted is affecting the rural Minnesota economy. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Why did SNAP benefits in MN soar in recent years?
FOX 9's Mike Manzoni explains why SNAP benefits had a large increase in Minnesota in the last few years.
MN Rusco bankruptcy leaves homeowners on the hook
Customers and contractors are looking for ways to recoup their losses after Minnesota Rusco filed for bankruptcy following an abrupt closure. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest report.
'The demand is high': CEO of Second Harvest Heartland
Judges have directed the Trump administration to tap into emergency reserves for SNAP payments amid the ongoing shutdown.
SNAP benefits ending: What Minnesotans need to know
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are set to end this weekend if the government shutdown continues. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest breakdown.
Target layoffs could show sign in changing retail landscape
Target is set to notify 1,000 corporate employees of layoffs on Tuesday, while Amazon is also reducing its workforce. Axios reporter Nick Halter discusses how these layoffs might signal shifts in the retail industry.
Federal worker union pressures Dems to end shutdown
The nation’s largest federal employee union is now pressuring Democrats to accept a GOP plan to temporarily reopen the government. FOX’s Doug Luzader has the latest.
Target workers await layoff news
Target announced on Oct. 23 that it will eliminate 1,800 corporate positions. This includes 1,000 employee layoffs and the closure of 800 unfilled jobs. Employees are scheduled to be notified of the layoffs on Tuesday. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has more on the story.