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.
U.S. Attorney's Office overwhelmed after Operation Metro Surge
The U.S. Attorney's Office is has been overwhelmed with immigration litigation after Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Paul Blume looks into scrutiny the office is facing, and staffing challenges.
The U.S. Attorney's Office is has been overwhelmed with immigration litigation after Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Paul Blume looks into scrutiny the office is facing, and staffing challenges.
Feds arrest 12 people linked to 'Family Mob' fentanyl bust in Minneapolis
The FBI and a coalition of local and federal law enforcement in the Twin Cities announce the arrests of 12 gang members in a drug bust that led to the removal of 3.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl from the streets of Minneapolis.
The FBI and a coalition of local and federal law enforcement in the Twin Cities announce the arrests of 12 gang members in a drug bust that led to the removal of 3.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl from the streets of Minneapolis.
ICE claims repeatedly undercut by video. Most agents still don’t have body cams.
While video evidence has become key in revealing the facts surrounding federal immigration enforcement operations and the tactics that surround them, thousands of federal agents still do not have body cameras.
While video evidence has become key in revealing the facts surrounding federal immigration enforcement operations and the tactics that surround them, thousands of federal agents still do not have body cameras.
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 arrest 12 people linked to 'Family Mob' in Minneapolis, remove 3.5M doses of fentanyl
Twelve members of the "Family Mob" gang are now in custody after a massive drug bust in the Twin Cities where the FBI and local authorities seized 3.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and guns. Here's what we know about the operation.
Twelve members of the "Family Mob" gang are now in custody after a massive drug bust in the Twin Cities where the FBI and local authorities seized 3.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and guns. Here's what we know about the operation.
Jacob Frey: Minneapolis out $200 million after Operation Metro Surge
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey testified Wednesday at the State Capitol that the city has lost more than $200 million due to Operation Metro Surge. The ICE presence in Minneapolis forced local businesses to close, residents were afraid to leave their homes for basic needs. Small businesses are losing $10-$20 million per week, and the city has spent $6 million in police overtime.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey testified Wednesday at the State Capitol that the city has lost more than $200 million due to Operation Metro Surge. The ICE presence in Minneapolis forced local businesses to close, residents were afraid to leave their homes for basic needs. Small businesses are losing $10-$20 million per week, and the city has spent $6 million in police overtime.
Feds talk investigations in federal officers in MN
U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen discussed whether federal prosecutors have reviewed any allegations of excessive force used by federal officers in Minnesota in recent weeks.
U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen discussed whether federal prosecutors have reviewed any allegations of excessive force used by federal officers in Minnesota in recent weeks.
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.
Jacob Frey: Minneapolis out $200 million after Operation Metro Surge
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey testified Wednesday at the State Capitol that the city has lost more than $200 million due to Operation Metro Surge. The ICE presence in Minneapolis forced local businesses to close, residents were afraid to leave their homes for basic needs. Small businesses are losing $10-$20 million per week, and the city has spent $6 million in police overtime.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey testified Wednesday at the State Capitol that the city has lost more than $200 million due to Operation Metro Surge. The ICE presence in Minneapolis forced local businesses to close, residents were afraid to leave their homes for basic needs. Small businesses are losing $10-$20 million per week, and the city has spent $6 million in police overtime.
Kaohly Her: St. Paul businesses down 60-70% due to ICE operations
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her testified Wednesday at the State Capitol about the city's economic impacts after Operation Metro Surge. Her says some businesses are down 60-70 percent, they can't make rent and other measures are being taken to help small and local businesses. That includes delaying liquor license payments, and delaying city loan payments.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her testified Wednesday at the State Capitol about the city's economic impacts after Operation Metro Surge. Her says some businesses are down 60-70 percent, they can't make rent and other measures are being taken to help small and local businesses. That includes delaying liquor license payments, and delaying city loan payments.
Nicholas Firkus murder conviction upheld by Minnesota Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld Nicholas Firkus’s conviction for first-degree premeditated murder in the 2010 shooting death of his wife, Heidi Firkus.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld Nicholas Firkus’s conviction for first-degree premeditated murder in the 2010 shooting death of his wife, Heidi Firkus.
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.
Florida man destroys Chinese restaurant with shovel, claimed to be prophet ending new COVID strain: Affidavit
A man accused of attacking a local restaurant owner and damaging a kitchen told deputies he was trying to stop a new strain of COVID-19, according to an arrest report.
A man accused of attacking a local restaurant owner and damaging a kitchen told deputies he was trying to stop a new strain of COVID-19, according to an arrest report.
Repeat offender slays 2 Missouri deputies before dying in shootout, sheriff says
A routine traffic stop in Christian County, Missouri, turned deadly Monday when Richard Dean Bird, 45, a repeat offender with a history of shooting at law enforcement.
A routine traffic stop in Christian County, Missouri, turned deadly Monday when Richard Dean Bird, 45, a repeat offender with a history of shooting at law enforcement.
Squatty Potty creator faces child pornography charges in Utah
The cofounder of the Squatty Potty company is facing child pornography charges in Utah. Investigators say he was caught watching child sex abuse videos in a chat room online.
The cofounder of the Squatty Potty company is facing child pornography charges in Utah. Investigators say he was caught watching child sex abuse videos in a chat room online.
Man fatally shot in south Minneapolis apartment building
A man was shot and killed inside a south Minneapolis apartment building late Tuesday night. So far, no arrests have been made.
A man was shot and killed inside a south Minneapolis apartment building late Tuesday night. So far, no arrests have been made.
FBI Minneapolis raids 'violent drug trafficking org'
The FBI in Minneapolis says it is executing search warrants and arrests related to a violent drug trafficking operation in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
The FBI in Minneapolis says it is executing search warrants and arrests related to a violent drug trafficking operation in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
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.