Minnesota fraud: Gov. Walz, AG Ellison to appear before House Oversight Committee

Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are set to appear before the House Oversight Committee regarding fraud in Minnesota's social services programs.

Trump sending border czar to Minnesota to lead ICE operations

President Donald Trump is sending Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to manage ICE operations. This comes as local and state officials continue to call for an end to the surge of federal agents in Minnesota.

Trump: 'Stupid people' in Minnesota don't appreciate help
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President Donald Trump during his World Economic Forum speech on Jan. 21 mentioned Minnesota, ICE and Somalis. He was speaking about people in the United States illegally, saying ICE gets beat up by "stupid people" in Minnesota, and that Minnesota does not appreciate the help from the federal government.

Trump mentions fraud in MN when asked what keeps him up at night
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At the World Economic Forum, when asked what keeps him up at night, President Donald Trump mentioned fraud in Minnesota. Misrepresenting the amount of proven fraud uncovered in the state thus far.

Rep. Emmer proposes bill to denaturalize citizens convicted of fraud

In a response to widespread fraud and immigration enforcement throughout Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer has proposed a new bill that would create a path to denaturalize U.S. citizens who are convicted of fraud and other crimes.

Feeding Our Future fraud case: Defendants seek trial move

Defendants accused of stealing millions of dollars meant to feed hungry children during the pandemic say they will not be able to receive a fair trial in Minnesota.

Minnesota fraud: State officials say federal Medicaid cuts would hurt the most vulnerable

Minnesota department heads who rely on federal funding for critical services that assist seniors, children, and people with disabilities, say that the loss of federal funds would cause significant harm to vulnerable members of the state's population.

Walz impeachment articles drafted by Minnesota House lawmakers

Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

President Trump cutting federal funding to Minnesota starting Feb. 1

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the federal government is stopping all payments to sanctuary cities and states, including Minnesota, starting Feb. 1.

Minnesota appeals Trump admin pulling $2B in Medicaid funds over fraud

The State of Minnesota is appealing the Trump Administration's decision to withhold $2 billion in Medicaid funding, accusing Medicaid administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz of "weaponizing" the Medicaid program.

6 MN federal prosecutors resign amid investigation into Renee Good's widow: report

Six prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota have resigned in the wake of a reported investigation into the widow of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

Treasury Department requiring reports for foreign transactions above $3,000 in Hennepin, Ramsey counties

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that anyone sending $3,000 or more to a foreign country from Hennepin and Ramsey counties will be required to file a report beforehand.

'Fraud tourists' to plead guilty to Minnesota Medicaid scheme

Two men from Philadelphia will plead guilty to federal fraud charges in a scheme authorities dubbed “fraud tourism" in Minnesota’s ongoing public assistance fraud crisis, the FOX 9 Investigators confirmed.

Guilty plea expected in MN fraud tourism scheme
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A guilty plea is expected for in the fraud tourism scheme in Minnesota. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more. 

Minnesota fraud: DHS launching 'Operation PARRIS' to target refugee cases

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) announced a “sweeping initiative" on refugee cases in Minnesota. Federal authorities say "Operation PARRIS" will reexamine thousands of refugee cases with “new background checks and intensive verification of refugee claims."

MN GOP lawmakers testify about fraud before Congress Oversight Committee

Minnesota Republican lawmakers spoke before a U.S. House committee as it holds its first of several hearings focused on continued efforts to uncover fraud in Minnesota.

Trump admin to audit Minnesota Medicaid receipts, defer payment to 14 programs

In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz, Dr. Oz said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will start auditing Minnesota Medicaid receipts and defer payments to 14 high-risk programs.

MN fraud: Lawmaker claims state retaliated against whistleblowers
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Minnesota State Rep. Marion Rarick shared claims from Minnesota Department of Human Services employees who accused the state of retaliating against workers who called out fraud.