Care center licenses suspended by DHS after separate fraud investigations
Owners of care centers charged in separate fraud cases have had their licenses revoked by state officials.
Owners of care centers charged in separate fraud cases have had their licenses revoked by state officials.
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.
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.
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
A guilty plea is expected for in the fraud tourism scheme in Minnesota. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more.
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."
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."
13 Medicaid services will have new enrollment frozen by MN Department of Human Services
Minnesota is freezing new provider enrollments for 13 different Medicaid services, in response to them being classified as being at high risk for fraud.
Minnesota is freezing new provider enrollments for 13 different Medicaid services, in response to them being classified as being at high risk for fraud.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Rep. Comer on MN fraud: Walz 'asleep at wheel'
Rep. Comer blasts Gov. Walz and AG Keith Ellison for their handling of Minnesota fraud.
Rep. Comer blasts Gov. Walz and AG Keith Ellison for their handling of Minnesota fraud.
DOJ sending more prosecutors to MN for fraud investigations
Attorney General Pam Bondi is sending a team of prosecutors to Minnesota to reinforce the state's U.S. Attorney’s Office in its prosecution of Medicaid fraud cases, promising “severe consequences" for fraudsters.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is sending a team of prosecutors to Minnesota to reinforce the state's U.S. Attorney’s Office in its prosecution of Medicaid fraud cases, promising “severe consequences" for fraudsters.
Federal MN fraud hearings begin Wednesday: What to expect
A U.S. House committee will convene on Wednesday to discuss fraud in Minnesota under a series titled "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part 1". Minnesota GOP lawmakers such as Reps. Kristin Robbins (Maple Grove), Walter Hudson (Albertville) and Marion Rarick (Maple Lake) are all expected to speak. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison are invited to testify at a hearing in February.
A U.S. House committee will convene on Wednesday to discuss fraud in Minnesota under a series titled "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part 1". Minnesota GOP lawmakers such as Reps. Kristin Robbins (Maple Grove), Walter Hudson (Albertville) and Marion Rarick (Maple Lake) are all expected to speak. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison are invited to testify at a hearing in February.
GOP calls out Lt. Flanagan over fraud
After Gov. Walz announced his decision to drop out of the race, the Minnesota GOP is now demanding answers from Walz’s second in command, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains.
After Gov. Walz announced his decision to drop out of the race, the Minnesota GOP is now demanding answers from Walz’s second in command, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains.
Walz: Fraud focus influenced exit decision
Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he will not seek re-election. On Tuesday, he took questions to explain why and cited personal reasons and a focus on family safety.
Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he will not seek re-election. On Tuesday, he took questions to explain why and cited personal reasons and a focus on family safety.
Autism fraud in MN: Providers will start seeing funding again by end of January
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) says funding for autism centers will start rolling out by the end of January.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) says funding for autism centers will start rolling out by the end of January.
Federal agent surge expected in MN for crackdown on immigration, fraud
Federal agents reportedly started arriving on Sunday in the first major target of President Trump's immigration enforcement efforts in the new year.
Federal agents reportedly started arriving on Sunday in the first major target of President Trump's immigration enforcement efforts in the new year.
Minnesota child care center investigations
Minnesota officials have announced additional on-site compliance checks for child care centers in the state following widespread scrutiny over potential fraud within state funding.
Minnesota officials have announced additional on-site compliance checks for child care centers in the state following widespread scrutiny over potential fraud within state funding.
Minnesota agencies increase child care center visits following fraud scrutiny
Officials have announced additional on-site compliance checks for child care centers in the state.
Officials have announced additional on-site compliance checks for child care centers in the state.
Gov. Walz decision shifts MN politics
Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will not run for a third term, citing a desire to focus on Minnesota's issues over politics. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard and Courtney Godrey have team coverage on how the decision shifts the landscape of politics throughout the state.
Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will not run for a third term, citing a desire to focus on Minnesota's issues over politics. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard and Courtney Godrey have team coverage on how the decision shifts the landscape of politics throughout the state.
YouTuber Nick Shirley: 'I ended Tim Walz’ after governor ends reelection bid
YouTube influencer Nick Shirley posted to X Monday, "I ENDED TIM WALZ' after a report emerged Sunday night Walz will not seek a third term as Minnesota's governor.
YouTube influencer Nick Shirley posted to X Monday, "I ENDED TIM WALZ' after a report emerged Sunday night Walz will not seek a third term as Minnesota's governor.