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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.

MN legislative auditor to probe day care fraud allegations

MN legislative auditor to probe day care fraud allegations

Citing news reports, Jim Nobles said the auditor's office will investigate whether state child care subsidies were misused.
by Laura Yuen

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St. Cloud day care owner accused of fraud

Abdi Ali Mohamud, owner of Moon Light Daycare, was charged this week in Stearns County District Court with six felony counts of theft by swindle and wrongfully obtaining child care subsidies.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minneapolis day care operators charged with fraudulently billing the state

Two executives with a Minneapolis child care facility has been charged with theft by swindle in bilking the state of Minnesota of at least $103,527, according to charges released by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Four Twin Cities day care centers raided for fraud

Four Twin Cities day care centers raided for fraud

Several day care centers were raided in a culmination of a months-long investigation into fraud involving state and federal funds to help low income parents.
by Riham Feshir

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