Gov. Walz pardons Jai Vang before possible deportation to Laos

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday pardoned a man taken into ICE custody during Operation Metro Surge before he could potentially be deported to Laos, his native country.

Gov. Walz pardons Jai Vang to avoid deportation to Laos
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday pardoned a man taken into ICE custody during Operation Metro Surge before he could potentially be deported to Laos, his native country. Jai Vang was taken into ICE custody earlier this month. He was arrested and convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994.

JD Vance exposes healthcare fraud in Minnesota
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Vice President JD Vance spoke Wednesday at a White House cabinet meeting about the ongoing efforts to expose healthcare fraud in Minnesota. He reference a case near Minneapolis where a caretaker was receiving tax funds, but not providing care to his patients.

Trump on Minnesota fraud: 'Everybody had autism they said'
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President Donald Trump spoke Wednesday at a White House cabinet meeting about the ongoing efforts to combat fraud in Minnesota. He called Ilhan Omar a crook, called all Somalians crooks and talked about the money stolen from taxpayers in Autism fraud.

MN fraud: Suspect who jumped off balcony before arrest denied release

The Minnesota fraud suspect who reportedly jumped from a fourth-story balcony to avoid arrest by FBI agents last week was denied release from custody by a judge Wednesday morning during a detention hearing.

Burnsville police search for missing 53-year-old man with medical condition

The Burnsville Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing man who left home on Tuesday afternoon and has not returned.

Israeli researchers say Iran behind Los Angeles transit system attack

Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.

Man shot at Canterbury Park Expo Center prayer service

A man was rushed to the hospital Wednesday morning after a prayer service held at the Canterbury Park Expo Center.

Lakeville mosque disturbance: Man impersonating law enforcement charged

A Lakeville man faces several charges after he was arrested outside a mosque during an incident in which he was in the possession of drugs and weapons while claiming to be law enforcement.

FIFA faces investigation over World Cup ticket pricing and seat assignments

The investigation will examine whether FIFA’s ticketing process created confusion for consumers and contributed to escalating prices through phased ticket releases and variable pricing.

Minneapolis council leaders to react to chief's resignation

Minneapolis City Council leaders are poised to give their reaction to the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara at a news conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Fraud: How Minnesota compares to other states

A Minnesota woman accused in a massive Medicaid fraud scheme appeared in federal court on Tuesday, as numbers over the last six months shed light on how the state compares to others facing similar cases.

How other states compare to Minnesota fraud
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FOX 9's Mike Manzoni breaks down how other state compare to Minnesota when it comes to fraud. 

MPD Police Chief resigns after investigation
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he has accepted the resignation of former police chief Brian O’Hara after an investigation found he had interfered with a previous investigation into alleged sexual relationships. FOX 9’s team coverage is at city hall with the latest developments.

Roseville 6-year-old boy missing for hours found safe
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Roseville, Minn. police say they found a missing 6-year-old boy safe after a large search on Tuesday. Ashley White, the mother of the missing boy, said they were at her mother's house getting kids ready for school when we went missing.

Birdie Beeks honored with north Minneapolis street sign
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Community members gathered in north Minneapolis Tuesday night to honor Birdell "Birdie" Beeks, who was killed by a stray bullet 10 years ago. At 6:03 p.m., the city unveiled the new "Birdell Beeks Way" on 21st Avenue between Penn and Queen. FOX 9's Karen Scullin was there.