Trump targeting Somali community: How many Somalis live in Minneapolis?
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the country but what percentage of the city's population do Somalis represent?
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the country but what percentage of the city's population do Somalis represent?
Trump's remarks, threats spark fear in Minnesota’s Somali community
Minneapolis leaders say they are getting credible reports that the community is on edge after as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities this week to target the community over allegations of potentially fraudulent activity.
Minneapolis leaders say they are getting credible reports that the community is on edge after as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities this week to target the community over allegations of potentially fraudulent activity.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Trump administration halts immigration applications for 19 countries on travel ban list
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
White House issues new warning over SNAP benefits
President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold federal SNAP funding to those who refuse to comply with federal reporting standards. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold federal SNAP funding to those who refuse to comply with federal reporting standards. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Minnesota fraud investigation: Treasury probes terror funding links
The federal government is turning its attention to Minnesota as the U.S. Treasury Department investigates potential links between local fraudsters and terrorism funding.
The federal government is turning its attention to Minnesota as the U.S. Treasury Department investigates potential links between local fraudsters and terrorism funding.
SNAP in Minnesota: Trump admin threatening to withhold federal funds
According to federal data, SNAP payouts nearly tripled between 2020 and 2021, jumping from about $725 million to $1.9 billion. Trump admin officials now say states like Minnesota could lose federal funding if they don't root out fraud.
According to federal data, SNAP payouts nearly tripled between 2020 and 2021, jumping from about $725 million to $1.9 billion. Trump admin officials now say states like Minnesota could lose federal funding if they don't root out fraud.
ICE targets Twin Cities Somalis: St. Paul Mayor Carter responds
Minneapolis and St. Paul officials responded to reports that as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities, with a specific focus on targeting the Somali community. During the press conference, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter called out a shifting view on immigration, saying, “It seems to many of us like the darker the skin the immigrants who come to our country are, the more our posture on immigration as a country has shifted. That's un-American. That's concerning.”
Minneapolis and St. Paul officials responded to reports that as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities, with a specific focus on targeting the Somali community. During the press conference, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter called out a shifting view on immigration, saying, “It seems to many of us like the darker the skin the immigrants who come to our country are, the more our posture on immigration as a country has shifted. That's un-American. That's concerning.”
Mayor Frey speaks to Somali community: 'We love you, we stand with you'
Minneapolis officials are responding to reports that as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities, with a specific focus on targeting the Somali community. Mayor Jacob Frey delivered a message in Somali on Tuesday, saying, “We love you, we stand with you, we aren’t backing down.”
Minneapolis officials are responding to reports that as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities, with a specific focus on targeting the Somali community. Mayor Jacob Frey delivered a message in Somali on Tuesday, saying, “We love you, we stand with you, we aren’t backing down.”
$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
Walz 'welcomes' federal probe into fraud allegations: 'You commit fraud, you're going to prison'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
Gov. Walz says he 'welcomes' fraud investigation
The Treasury Secretary is investigating claims that Minnesota state funding is being sent to terrorists overseas. Gov. Walz fired back Tuesday morning, saying he welcomes the investigation but called the president’s threats politically motivated. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
The Treasury Secretary is investigating claims that Minnesota state funding is being sent to terrorists overseas. Gov. Walz fired back Tuesday morning, saying he welcomes the investigation but called the president’s threats politically motivated. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
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Gov. Walz on Paid Leave program, fraud concerns [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz held a press conference to talk about Minnesota's Paid Leave program, in addition to addressing fraud concerns.
Gov. Tim Walz held a press conference to talk about Minnesota's Paid Leave program, in addition to addressing fraud concerns.
Gov. Walz on MN fraud: 'You commit fraud, you're going to prison'
Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions about federal involvement in investigating alleged fraud in Minnesota. During his remarks on Tuesday, Walz said he welcomes any help, adding," You commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions about federal involvement in investigating alleged fraud in Minnesota. During his remarks on Tuesday, Walz said he welcomes any help, adding," You commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
GOP Senator seeks to end dual citizenship in U.S.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, who was born in Colombia, introduced a bill that would force Americans with dual citizenship to choose one country over the other.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, who was born in Colombia, introduced a bill that would force Americans with dual citizenship to choose one country over the other.
Gov. Walz facing criticism over fraud allegations as campaign heats up
Fraud allegations in Minnesota are drawing national attention, putting Gov. Tim Walz under scrutiny as he campaigns for a third term.
Fraud allegations in Minnesota are drawing national attention, putting Gov. Tim Walz under scrutiny as he campaigns for a third term.
U.S. Treasury investigating Minnesota tax dollars possibly linked to Al-Shabaab
The U.S. Treasury is looking into claims that Minnesotans' tax money might have been misused to support the terrorist group Al-Shabaab.
The U.S. Treasury is looking into claims that Minnesotans' tax money might have been misused to support the terrorist group Al-Shabaab.
Minnesota's 'illegal’ CDL licenses risk federal funding: USDOT
A statement on Monday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said that an audit found one-third of CDLs reviewed were issued illegally.
A statement on Monday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said that an audit found one-third of CDLs reviewed were issued illegally.
New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly addresses Pentagon investigation
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) addressed the Pentagon investigation against him during a news conference held on Dec. 1.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) addressed the Pentagon investigation against him during a news conference held on Dec. 1.