Minnesota

Cancer screenings are becoming more accessible through 'LIFE – Lung Imaging for Early-detection' and 'Mammo on the Move' in an effort to increase early detection. 

FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the latest forecast update for Thursday, June 25.

Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled “State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies.” The hearing included testimonies from Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly, in addition to the Medicaid Directors for the states of California, New York and Ohio. 

Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled “State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies.” The hearing included testimonies from Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly, in addition to the Medicaid Directors for the states of California, New York and Ohio. 

An "emergency" podcast from the H&H crew discusses the breaking news of Naz Reid being traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves for LaMelo Ball.

Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly explained to Congress the screening process for new Medicaid providers in high-risk programs to combat fraud. 

The first Hmong-American pro golfer, Megan Khang, returned to Minnesota to compete in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Chaska. 

Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly told Congress how Minnesota investigates suspected Medicaid fraud, explaining when cases are referred to law enforcement and how quickly payment withholds can be imposed after a credible allegation of fraud.

Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly told Congress that fraud is “unacceptable” and the state is using enhanced provider reviews, background checks and law enforcement partnerships to identify and remove fraudulent Medicaid providers.

Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly defended the state's Medicaid provider review process before Congress, saying providers restored after appeals remain under heightened oversight and that suspected fraud cases are referred to law enforcement.

Minnesota DHS temporary commissioner John Connolly acknowledged that "significant fraud happened" in the state's autism services program while testifying before Congress. Connolly said Minnesota has responded with provider audits, enhanced background checks, and a new licensing system to strengthen oversight.

In an opening statement, Minnesota Department of Human Services temporary commissioner John Connolly defended the state's Medicaid fraud prevention efforts before Congress, highlighting thousands of investigations, millions of dollars recovered and expanded oversight while warning against disruptions to Medicaid funding.

A concertgoer describes the experience at a Lionel Richie concert in St. Paul, Minnesota Wednesday night when the singer abruptly left the stage after feeling dizzy and ended the show early.