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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.
'Recovering' politician Dean Phillips: Walz right to abandon third term, time for new leaders
Former Democratic presidential candidate and Minnesota’s former U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips was among the first to call for the party to find fresh leadership, loudly raising the point during President Joe Biden’s failed attempt at another four years in the White House.
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.
Special coverage: Gov. Walz drops bid for 3rd term, initial reactions
Political scientist Larry Jacobs, politics professor David Schultz and Minnesota DFL party chair Richard Carlbom joined Morning Edition with their initial reactions and analysis.
Morning Announcements for Jan. 2
These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, Jan. 2. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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.