Overnight fire at vacant Burnsville middle school prompts investigation
An investigation is underway after a fire overnight at Metcalf Middle School in Burnsville, Minnesota.
An investigation is underway after a fire overnight at Metcalf Middle School in Burnsville, Minnesota.
Allina Health Cancer Institute launches mobile cancer screening programs
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.
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.
Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.
Minnesota weather: Beautiful Thursday before major heat arrives next week
A beautiful Thursday brings sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the 70s before major heat arrives this weekend and lingers into next week.
A beautiful Thursday brings sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the 70s before major heat arrives this weekend and lingers into next week.
Minneapolis data center development pause approved by city council
As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a pause on their development within city limits.
As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a pause on their development within city limits.
MN weather: Thursday afternoon forecast update
FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the latest forecast update for Thursday, June 25.
FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the latest forecast update for Thursday, June 25.
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Medicaid fraud risks and oversight hearing [Part 1]
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.
TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport
TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.
TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.
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Medicaid fraud risks and oversight [Part 2]
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.
David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.
H & H Podcast: Naz Reid traded
An "emergency" podcast from the H&H crew discusses the breaking news of Naz Reid being traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves for LaMelo Ball.
An "emergency" podcast from the H&H crew discusses the breaking news of Naz Reid being traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves for LaMelo Ball.
Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023
Neymar has finally played in this World Cup for Brazil, back in time for the knockout rounds.
Neymar has finally played in this World Cup for Brazil, back in time for the knockout rounds.
First Hmong-American pro golfer Megan Khang returns to Minnesota
Megan Khang, the country’s first Hmong-American professional golfer, is returning to the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska for the 11th year. She has a large and loyal fan base in the Twin Cities and comes back to Minnesota with lots of local fanfare.
Megan Khang, the country’s first Hmong-American professional golfer, is returning to the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska for the 11th year. She has a large and loyal fan base in the Twin Cities and comes back to Minnesota with lots of local fanfare.
Minneapolis bathhouse ordinances approved by council, paving way for legalization
Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally.
Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally.
Fighting fraud: Screening providers in high-risk programs
Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly explained to Congress the screening process for new Medicaid providers in high-risk programs to combat fraud.
Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly explained to Congress the screening process for new Medicaid providers in high-risk programs to combat fraud.
Megan Khang, first Hmong-American pro golfer, returns to Minnesota
The first Hmong-American pro golfer, Megan Khang, returned to Minnesota to compete in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Chaska.
The first Hmong-American pro golfer, Megan Khang, returned to Minnesota to compete in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Chaska.
Minnesota DHS explains fraud investigation process
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 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.
Minnesota DHS commissioner: ‘Fraud is unacceptable’
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.
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 faces questions over fraud screening
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 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.
'Significant fraud happened' in MN autism services
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.
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.