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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.

Minnesota Republican tries to quash conspiracy theories fueled by fraud probe

Minnesota Republican tries to quash conspiracy theories fueled by fraud probe

Some people have taken to social media to opine that Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman's assassination is somehow connected to the fraud scandal. That's led some Minnesota Republicans, including state Sen. Julia Coleman, to spend the last few days debunking the conspiracy theory.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota child care aid freeze amid fraud probe leaves centers, parents confused

Minnesota child care aid freeze amid fraud probe leaves centers, parents confused

Minnesota child care providers say they are in the dark about how a payment freeze by federal officials will play out. The freeze affects reimbursements for care for children in lower-income families.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Emmer calls for deportation of Somali Americans tied to fraud

Emmer calls for deportation of Somali Americans tied to fraud

The Republican representative from Minnesota also said naturalized U.S. citizens who committed fraud should have their citizenship revoked — even if that would require changing the law.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Feeding Our Future defendant connected to taxpayer-funded group homes in Twin Cities

Feeding Our Future defendant connected to taxpayer-funded group homes in Twin Cities

A company allegedly used to launder money stolen from the government in the Feeding Our Future fraud case owns five houses where taxpayer-funded group homes operate. Those group homes have collected millions of dollars from the government.
by Ellie Roth, Jennifer Lu and Christopher Peak

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Feds bring new charges tied to 'staggering' Minnesota Medicaid fraud

Feds bring new charges tied to 'staggering' Minnesota Medicaid fraud

Federal prosecutors on Thursday unveiled more charges in a widespread, ongoing investigation of “industrial-scale” Medicaid fraud in Minnesota that’s likely to reach into the billions of dollars.
by Matt Sepic

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State pauses new adult day care licenses amid fraud concerns

Minnesota will pause new adult day care licenses through 2028 amid fraud concerns, citing rapid growth and low demand.
by Matt Sepic

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Former Minneapolis Chamber leader admits stealing Crime Stoppers money as part of fraud scheme

Former Minneapolis Chamber leader admits stealing Crime Stoppers money as part of fraud scheme

The former CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce returned to federal court Monday, where he admitted stealing more than $200,000 as part of an embezzlement scheme.
by Matt Sepic

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