Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme

A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.

Minnesota wrongful conviction: Marvin Haynes one step closer to $4.5M after 20 years in prison

A Minnesota man who spent nearly two decades behind bars for a murder he always said he did not commit is now one step closer to receiving millions in compensation from the state.

House Republicans issue fraud report as committee wrap
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After weeks of hearings, Republicans on the House fraud committee have issued their report on Minnesota fraud.

MN House approves $4.5 million for Marvin Haynes
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The Minnesota House approved $4.5 million in compensation for the wrongful conviction of Marvin Haynes. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more. 

Annunciation shooting: Lawmaker threatens sit-in over gun violence prevention bill

Minnesota House DFL lawmakers are prepared to take a stand on gun violence Thursday if Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn’t present the package on gun violence prevention.

House lawmaker threatens sit-in over gun violence prevention bill
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Minnesota House DFL lawmakers are prepared to take a stand on gun violence Thursday if Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn’t present the package on gun violence prevention. Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura says she'll engage a sit-in at House chambers starting at 5 p.m. Thursday if the bill isn't presented.

Committee on MN fraud highlights years of issues
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A committee in the Minnesota legislature released its report on fraud in the state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

Minnesota Senate poised to vote on bill protecting kids on social media

A bill designed to protect young social media users from predators and addictive functions is now almost guaranteed to become law in Minnesota.

3M faces new lawsuit over ‘forever chemicals’ pollution in Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has filed a new lawsuit against 3M over PFAS "forever chemical" pollution, arguing that some contamination is tied to work for the U.S. military and the case should be moved to federal court.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.

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.