Protests continue in the Twin Cities with the lead fraud prosecutor Joe Thompson announcing his resignation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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The Oglala Sioux Tribe is trying to locate four members detained by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
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Walz reversed course on his re-election amid a barrage of unfavorable headlines, threats to his family and skepticism from fellow Democrats. But his private doubts about running began earlier.
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U.S. Treasury secretary says fraud-fighting strategies launched in Minnesota will be start of national efforts
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Gov. Tim Walz for leading the state while massive fraud was discovered, and presented steps the agency will take to root out fraud and recover funds.
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State freezes enrollment of new providers in Medicaid programs at risk for fraud
The state Department of Human Services’ moratorium will last at least six months. It comes as Minnesota is under national scrutiny for fraud in social services programs.
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Angie Craig confronts Tom Emmer in heated exchange after fatal ICE shooting
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Minneapolis child care center highlighted in Nick Shirley video has closed
The Quality Learning Center closed on Jan. 6, according to state records.
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Seven takeaways from a new audit show major shortfalls in state monitoring of behavioral health grants
An audit found extensive problems with behavioral health grants and deeper concerns at the Department of Human Services.
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Minnesota Republicans blast Walz administration in congressional fraud hearing
GOP lawmakers from Minnesota declined to condemn Trump for sharing a baseless conspiracy theory about the assassination of House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman.
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Republicans accuse Democrats of overlooking Minnesota fraud scandal at House hearing
Three Republican state legislators are attending the hearings to discuss fraud investigations in Minnesota, which have sparked national political attention.
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Tolkkinen: Greater Minnesota never forgave Walz for pandemic measures
Walz’s support grew in the Twin Cities from 2018 to 2022 but shrank in rural areas.
AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenJanuary 7, 2026
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Minnesota lawmakers, donors urge Amy Klobuchar to run for governor
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