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.
Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84
Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who spied for Russia, was serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to espionage charges in 1994.
Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who spied for Russia, was serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to espionage charges in 1994.
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.
Uvalde officer on trial for lack of action in school shooting
The trial begins for Adrian Gonzales, a Uvalde school police officer accused of not protecting students in a 2022 mass shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
The trial begins for Adrian Gonzales, a Uvalde school police officer accused of not protecting students in a 2022 mass shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
MIT, Brown University shooter planned deadly attack for months, DOJ says
The shootings occurred on Dec. 13 and 15.
The shootings occurred on Dec. 13 and 15.
MPD chief says 2025 crime went down despite fewer officers
Despite seven mass shootings, including the Aug. 27 tragedy at Annunciation Church and School, serious street crime in the City of Minneapolis declined last year. That’s according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who gave a review of 2025 crime Tuesday at the new First Precinct building in downtown Minneapolis.
Despite seven mass shootings, including the Aug. 27 tragedy at Annunciation Church and School, serious street crime in the City of Minneapolis declined last year. That’s according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who gave a review of 2025 crime Tuesday at the new First Precinct building in downtown Minneapolis.
Forest Lake man charged with child porn, cyberstalking North Branch HS students
A 34-year-old Forest Lake man has been indicted on serious charges related to child pornography and cyberstalking.
A 34-year-old Forest Lake man has been indicted on serious charges related to child pornography and cyberstalking.
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.
Hopkins shooting: Man charged with murder after girlfriend shot in the eye
A 20-year-old Hopkins man faces serious charges after a shooting last week that left his girlfriend dead.
A 20-year-old Hopkins man faces serious charges after a shooting last week that left his girlfriend dead.
Nick Reiner to be arraigned on murder charges Wednesday
It is likely that Nick Reiner will plead not guilty by reason of insanity, according to TMZ sources.
It is likely that Nick Reiner will plead not guilty by reason of insanity, according to TMZ sources.
MPD Chief O'Hara details 2025 street crime numbers
Despite seven mass shootings, including the Aug. 27 tragedy at Annunciation Church and School, serious street crime in the City of Minneapolis declined last year. Police Chief Brian O'Hara on Tuesday detailed the city's street crime numbers for 2025.
Despite seven mass shootings, including the Aug. 27 tragedy at Annunciation Church and School, serious street crime in the City of Minneapolis declined last year. Police Chief Brian O'Hara on Tuesday detailed the city's street crime numbers for 2025.
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.
MPD Chief Brian O'Hara on 2025 crime: 'Our city is becoming safer every day'
Despite seven mass shootings, including the Aug. 27 tragedy at Annunciation Church and School, serious street crime in the City of Minneapolis declined last year.
Despite seven mass shootings, including the Aug. 27 tragedy at Annunciation Church and School, serious street crime in the City of Minneapolis declined last year.
Former Texas teacher accused of using AI to make explicit images of students pleads guilty to possession
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
North Carolina teacher killed by home intruder while on phone with 911, police say
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
Wrong-way driver leads police chase across Los Angeles
An alleged DUI driver led a half-hour police chase across Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley neighborhoods.
An alleged DUI driver led a half-hour police chase across Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley neighborhoods.
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.