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Fraud in Minnesota

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What's the deal with fraud in Minnesota? The Feeding Our Future scandal, explained.

Fraud in Minnesota has become a flashpoint for incendiary comments about Somali-Americans by President Donald Trump, as well as a sticking point in the 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial election. It's also resulted in a fair bit of misinformation and disinformation in the news.

Can Minnesota tax fraud? The Legislature is considering it with bipartisan backing

Can Minnesota tax fraud? The Legislature is considering it with bipartisan backing

A bipartisan group of legislators wants to create a new tax on fraud. The “Take It Back Act” would impose a 100 percent tax on individuals or organizations convicted of defrauding state programs.
by Cait Kelley

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Walz boots Human Services commissioner, cites need for stronger oversight

Walz boots Human Services commissioner, cites need for stronger oversight

The news came just one day before the Minnesota Senate Health and Human Services Committee was scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing for Shireen Gandhi’s position as commissioner.
by Erica Zurek

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Feeding Our Future judge limits Bock's document access after file leak

Feeding Our Future judge limits Bock's document access after file leak

The judge in the Feeding Our Future case is limiting convicted ringleader Aimee Bock's access to confidential case documents amid allegations that she directed her sons to send the files to public officials and reporters.
by Matt Sepic

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Feds: Feeding Our Future ringleader tried to ‘minimize her starring role’ by leaking secret documents from jail

Feds: Feeding Our Future ringleader tried to ‘minimize her starring role’ by leaking secret documents from jail

Federal prosecutors say Feeding Our Future leader Aimee Bock leaked sensitive case documents to elected officials and reporters in a “public relations campaign” to minimize her leading role in the COVID-era fraud scheme.
by Matt Sepic

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Feds, state execute search warrants at Twin Cities daycares and autism centers

Feds, state execute search warrants at Twin Cities daycares and autism centers

The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it executed search warrants in the Twin Cities as part of an ongoing criminal investigation related to fraud. The state Department of Children, Youth, and Families confirmed the operation — and said state and county officials were involved.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota’s plan to fight fraud underway as federal Medicaid money remains frozen

Minnesota’s plan to fight fraud underway as federal Medicaid money remains frozen

State officials say that about 10 percent of Minnesota’s Medicaid health care providers in 13 high-risk programs have been evaluated and revalidated thus far as part of its corrective action plan to address allegations of Medicaid fraud.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Feeding Our Future defendant avoids prison after early cooperation

Feeding Our Future defendant avoids prison after early cooperation

A key cooperator in the $300M Feeding Our Future fraud scheme is avoiding prison after helping investigators build cases against dozens of defendants.
by Matt Sepic

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