Minnesota lawmakers clash over fraud prevention bills
Minnesota lawmakers are struggling to agree on fraud prevention measures. Democrats proposed 13 new bills focused on oversight and prevention. Republicans want an independent Office of Inspector General and transparency on fraud reports.
Minnesota lawmakers are struggling to agree on fraud prevention measures. Democrats proposed 13 new bills focused on oversight and prevention. Republicans want an independent Office of Inspector General and transparency on fraud reports.
VP Vance, Dr. Oz hold ‘war on fraud’ probe
Vice President Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz hold an event on fraud while promoting their “war on fraud” agenda, saying some Medicaid funds could be withheld from Minnesota in the process.
Vice President Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz hold an event on fraud while promoting their “war on fraud” agenda, saying some Medicaid funds could be withheld from Minnesota in the process.
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Anti-fraud package announced by DFL lawmakers [FULL]
A “sweeping package of legislation aimed at fighting and preventing fraud” was introduced by Minnesota House DFL lawmakers on Wednesday. The proposal is said to contain a broad agenda to “hold fraudsters accountable, update critical state IT systems, deliver excellence in governance and oversight and provide a pathway to legislate differently into the future.”
A “sweeping package of legislation aimed at fighting and preventing fraud” was introduced by Minnesota House DFL lawmakers on Wednesday. The proposal is said to contain a broad agenda to “hold fraudsters accountable, update critical state IT systems, deliver excellence in governance and oversight and provide a pathway to legislate differently into the future.”
Feds set to ramp up fraud prosecutions in MN
U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen talked about ramping up fraud prosecutions in Minnesota as the Department of Justice dedicates more resources to the department.
U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen talked about ramping up fraud prosecutions in Minnesota as the Department of Justice dedicates more resources to the department.
Keith Ellison's proposal to fight fraud in MN: His full plan
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and state lawmakers are introducing a revised anti-fraud bill to crack down on Medicaid scammers.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and state lawmakers are introducing a revised anti-fraud bill to crack down on Medicaid scammers.
State of Union: Minnesota 'corruption' mentioned
FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim recaps the highlights and Minnesota connections to the 2026 State of the Union address, during which President Trump referenced corruption in Minnesota.
FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim recaps the highlights and Minnesota connections to the 2026 State of the Union address, during which President Trump referenced corruption in Minnesota.
Trump's State of the Union: Minnesota 'stunning' example of corruption
President Donald Trump called out "corruption" in Minnesota at his State of the Union address Tuesday night, while also exchanging words with Ilhan Omar.
President Donald Trump called out "corruption" in Minnesota at his State of the Union address Tuesday night, while also exchanging words with Ilhan Omar.
Trump says MN is 'stunning' example of corruption
President Trump called Minnesota a "stunning" example of corruption in the United States.
President Trump called Minnesota a "stunning" example of corruption in the United States.
MN fraud report: State put 'compassion over compliance'
A new report looked at Minnesota's fraud situation.
A new report looked at Minnesota's fraud situation.
Minnesota fraud report: State ignored 50 years of warnings
Program Integrity Director Tim O'Malley discussed a new report looking at how Minnesota ended up in its fraud mess. O'Malley says there were warnings about vulnerabilities in the system dating back to the 1970s.
Program Integrity Director Tim O'Malley discussed a new report looking at how Minnesota ended up in its fraud mess. O'Malley says there were warnings about vulnerabilities in the system dating back to the 1970s.
MN fraud report: Former workers say DHS put 'compassion over compliance' for fraud prevention
A new report looking at how Minnesota handled fraud found vulnerabilities dating back to the 1970s and inconsistent messaging from Department of Human Services leadership that encouraged "compassion over compliance" when it came to fraud prevention.
A new report looking at how Minnesota handled fraud found vulnerabilities dating back to the 1970s and inconsistent messaging from Department of Human Services leadership that encouraged "compassion over compliance" when it came to fraud prevention.
Gov. Walz reacts to new fraud report
Gov. Tim Walz reacts to a new report detailing the state's fraud situation.
Gov. Tim Walz reacts to a new report detailing the state's fraud situation.
Nick Shirley will be Minnesota Congressman's guest at Trump's State of the Union
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, a Republican from Minnesota, is bringing YouTuber Nick Shirley and David Hoch to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address on Tuesday night. Shirley, with Hoch's help, went viral on YouTube for a video on day care fraud in Minnesota.
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, a Republican from Minnesota, is bringing YouTuber Nick Shirley and David Hoch to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address on Tuesday night. Shirley, with Hoch's help, went viral on YouTube for a video on day care fraud in Minnesota.
Minnesota consumer fraud fund aids hundreds of victims
Hundreds of Minnesotans are about to benefit from the country's first consumer fraud restitution fund.
Hundreds of Minnesotans are about to benefit from the country's first consumer fraud restitution fund.
ICE enforcement, fraud among big topics to start 2026 legislative session
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session starts Tuesday at the State Capitol, and two big topics likely to drum up a lot of discussion are ICE enforcement and ongoing fraud in the state. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session starts Tuesday at the State Capitol, and two big topics likely to drum up a lot of discussion are ICE enforcement and ongoing fraud in the state. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
David Schultz writes article on history of fraud in Minnesota
Hamline University political science professor and analyst David Schultz joined FOX 9's All Day on Monday to talk about the history of fraud in Minnesota.
Hamline University political science professor and analyst David Schultz joined FOX 9's All Day on Monday to talk about the history of fraud in Minnesota.
Court extends federal funding freeze block to Minnesota child care programs
The Trump administration announced it would be halting federal funds to review program integrity of child care assistance in five states, including Minnesota.
The Trump administration announced it would be halting federal funds to review program integrity of child care assistance in five states, including Minnesota.
Fraud in Minnesota: DHS launches fact-check website to address false and misleading claims
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has launched a fact-checking website aimed at addressing what officials describe as misleading and false claims about Medicaid fraud in the state.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has launched a fact-checking website aimed at addressing what officials describe as misleading and false claims about Medicaid fraud in the state.
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MN Sen. Koran testifies in DC on fraud [FULL]
Minnesota Sen. Mark Koran testified at Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs Tuesday.
Minnesota Sen. Mark Koran testified at Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs Tuesday.
MN fraud in focus at 2 US Senate hearings
Minnesota was under the microscope Tuesday at two U.S. Senate hearings on fraud. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota was under the microscope Tuesday at two U.S. Senate hearings on fraud. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.