Walz drops out of MN governor's race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor. Walz's announcement comes as he faces growing national criticism from President Donald Trump, among others, for his handling of fraud in Minnesota. Republican opponents have accused Walz of being slow to respond to the fraud.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor. Walz's announcement comes as he faces growing national criticism from President Donald Trump, among others, for his handling of fraud in Minnesota. Republican opponents have accused Walz of being slow to respond to the fraud.
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Walz announces he won't seek third term [FULL]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, he announced on Monday via a statement and at a news conference. Walz's announcement comes as he faces growing national criticism from President Donald Trump, among others, for his handling of fraud in Minnesota. Republican opponents have accused Walz of being slow to respond to the fraud.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, he announced on Monday via a statement and at a news conference. Walz's announcement comes as he faces growing national criticism from President Donald Trump, among others, for his handling of fraud in Minnesota. Republican opponents have accused Walz of being slow to respond to the fraud.
Minnesota fraud: MN officials to testify at Congressional hearing this week
Minnesota officials will face a Congressional hearing this week over concerns of rampant fraud in the state's Medicaid programs that have come under heavy scrutiny in recent months.
Minnesota officials will face a Congressional hearing this week over concerns of rampant fraud in the state's Medicaid programs that have come under heavy scrutiny in recent months.
Minnesota fraud: Child care centers in viral video under investigation
Minnesota officials say four of the 10 child care centers referenced in the video are currently under investigation.
Minnesota officials say four of the 10 child care centers referenced in the video are currently under investigation.
Nick Shirley accuses GOP's Demuth of 'clout chasing' after YouTube video goes viral
Independent YouTube journalist Nick Shirley said he has no idea who Minnesota House Speaker Demuth is, and accused her of "chasing clout" after she said her staff assisted with compiling some of the public information used in his viral video on fraud in the state.
Independent YouTube journalist Nick Shirley said he has no idea who Minnesota House Speaker Demuth is, and accused her of "chasing clout" after she said her staff assisted with compiling some of the public information used in his viral video on fraud in the state.
US Small Business Administration suspends 6,900 MN borrowers for suspected fraud
The U.S. Small Business Administration is suspending 6,900 Minnesota borrowers for suspected fraud activity.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is suspending 6,900 Minnesota borrowers for suspected fraud activity.
Minnesota fraud: Congressional investigators increase scrutiny
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs.
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs.
Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis fear targeted attacks
Somali-run childcare centers in Minneapolis are expressing concerns over safety and reputations following alleged recent incidents involving attempted break-ins and vandalism.
Somali-run childcare centers in Minneapolis are expressing concerns over safety and reputations following alleged recent incidents involving attempted break-ins and vandalism.
Minnesota fraud: GOP helps YouTube investigation
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud. Hamline University political science professor David Schultz explains what this means for Minnesota's political climate.
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud. Hamline University political science professor David Schultz explains what this means for Minnesota's political climate.
Somali day care break-in investigated
A Somali-run child care center is sharing footage from an alleged break-in that occurred only days after a social media video went viral for alleging widespread fraud. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details.
A Somali-run child care center is sharing footage from an alleged break-in that occurred only days after a social media video went viral for alleging widespread fraud. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details.
Minnesota child care operators say federal funding freeze ‘devastating’
Child care operators in Minnesota say if federal funds are lost, thousands of families will pay the price.
Child care operators in Minnesota say if federal funds are lost, thousands of families will pay the price.
Minnesota child care federal audit
A recent federal audit uncovered deficiencies in Minnesota's child care assistance program related to attendance tracking – estimating that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
A recent federal audit uncovered deficiencies in Minnesota's child care assistance program related to attendance tracking – estimating that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
Autism fraud in MN: Children face challenges
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Trump admin freezes federal child care funds
One day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal funding for child care programs in Minnesota as it investigated potential fraud, Minnesota’s political leaders and community spoke out about the decision that could affect thousands.
One day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal funding for child care programs in Minnesota as it investigated potential fraud, Minnesota’s political leaders and community spoke out about the decision that could affect thousands.
Federal audit reveals oversight flaws in Minnesota’s child care payments
The federal government estimated that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers.
The federal government estimated that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers.
Minnesota fraud fallout: Payment delays threaten autism centers
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges.
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges.
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Child care funding freeze response [FULL]
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.
Somali-run day care in Minneapolis broken into, vandalized
Someone broke into a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis earlier this week, causing "extensive vandalism," according to Nokomis Daycare Center.
Someone broke into a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis earlier this week, causing "extensive vandalism," according to Nokomis Daycare Center.
Political implications of day care fraud, spotlight on MN
Political analyst Blois Olson joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss day care fraud and the political implications of the national spotlight on Minnesota.
Political analyst Blois Olson joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss day care fraud and the political implications of the national spotlight on Minnesota.
Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.