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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.

Audit finds weak oversight, fraud risk in DHS grants

Audit finds weak oversight, fraud risk in DHS grants

The findings in a new report by the Office of the Legislative Auditor say the Behavioral Health Administration within the Department of Human Services is failing to provide adequate oversight to disburse grant funding.
by Ellie Roth

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Demuth presses her case for 'different leadership' in Minnesota governor’s race

Demuth presses her case for 'different leadership' in Minnesota governor’s race

As U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar mulls a gubernatorial run, her potential challengers are mulling whether they should change lanes and try for a different office if she enters the race.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Trump administration freezes child care funding amid fraud claims: Impacts on families, providers, and politics

Trump administration freezes child care funding amid fraud claims: Impacts on families, providers, and politics

The Trump administration announced last week it’s freezing federal child care funding nationwide amid allegations of fraud in Minnesota. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about how the funding freeze could affect children, families, day care providers and Minnesota politics.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Minnesota investigators say child care centers captured in viral video were operating as expected

Minnesota investigators say child care centers captured in viral video were operating as expected

A video by a right-wing content creator accusing several Somali-owned child care centers in Minnesota of fraud went viral and led to compliance checks by Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The agency says they were operating normally, except for one that was not yet open when investigators arrived.
by Nicole Ki

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Trump administration heightens focus on alleged fraud in Minnesota

Trump administration heightens focus on alleged fraud in Minnesota

Moves to freeze child care assistance and small business loans are the latest in an ongoing federal action intended to ‘dismantle the massive fraud empires’ in the state. Minnesota officials say they’re already working to root out fraud and the Trump administration’s efforts are purely political.
by Dana Ferguson

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A look at how Minnesota child care centers receive federal funding

A look at how Minnesota child care centers receive federal funding

The federal government pause on child care funding could be detrimental to families and centers who rely on it. An industry leader says the process to disperse the money is thorough, but she’s open to changes to make sure that money gets in the hands of families who need it most.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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