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Minnesota state agencies will now report suspected fraud to the BCA

Minnesota state agencies are now required by law to report instances of suspected fraud to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. That's one of the new steps to crack down on schemes targeting human services programs, which are largely federally funded. One of the busiest times for air travel at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is coming up this week.
by Emily Reese

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St. Cloud sees spike in fatal overdoses this year, would've been higher without Narcan

St. Cloud saw a spike in fatal overdoses this year. Police Chief Jeff Oxton says 21 people have died of drug overdoses in the city so far in 2025. Oxton says the death toll likely would be higher if not for the city's efforts to expand the availability of Narcan.
by Jacob Aloi

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State officials question $9B Medicaid fraud estimate

State officials say they've not seen evidence to substantiate estimates from federal prosecutors that billions of dollars in Medicaid funds have been subject to fraud. The comments come a day after the U.S. Attorney's Office announced charges against people alleged to have defrauded state housing and autism programs.
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6 more people face federal charges in connection with a scheme to rip off Minnesota Medicaid programs

Six more people are facing federal charges in connection with a scheme to rip off Minnesota Medicaid programs. Five of them allegedly stole around $ 5.5 million from the Housing Stabilization Services Program — which Gov. Tim Walz shut down this year because of fraud.
by Emily Bright

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Blizzard in northwest Minnesota; ICE responds to lawsuit

The gusty winds that caused today’s blizzard conditions in northwest Minnesota also brought much colder air across the entire state. The Department of Homeland Security says federal agents have not broken the law in their treatment of observers during immigration arrests in Minnesota.
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6 Minnesotans are suing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Six Minnesotans are suing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging that federal agents violated their rights while they were observing immigration arrests. The ACLU and several law firms filed the lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of the plaintiffs. They say federal agents detained or threatened people who were not breaking any laws.
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Winter storm on its way to Minnesota

A winter storm will bring accumulating snow, gusty winds and possibly blizzard conditions to parts of Minnesota over the next 24 hours.
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Mayor Frey asks on Twin Cities residents to shop at Latino and Somali-owned businesses

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling on Twin Cities residents to shop at Latino and Somali-owned businesses as the Federal Department of Homeland Security has increased its presence in the Twin Cities.
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Walz signs gun policy executive orders

One order establishes a statewide safety council to develop an action plan to prevent mass shootings and other violence. The council will make policy and funding recommendations to the governor. The other order promotes safe firearm storage and authorizes the state to collect data from insurance companies on claims involving firearms for data analysis.
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2 special primary elections underway for state House seats in the Twin Cities metro

A year full of special legislative elections closes out with a pair of primaries Tuesday. In the Woodbury-Maplewood area, three DFLers are on the ballot. In St. Paul, there are six DFLers and one Republican in the running to replace Mayor-elect Kaohly Her in the state House.
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