Minnesota
Minnesota Lawmaker's Killer Receives 2 Consecutive Life Sentences
Vance Boelter was handed down his sentence on Thursday, more than a year after the politically motivated attacks.
Stopping Unverified Medicaid Payments ‘Should Have Been Done 30 Years Ago’: Analyst
More than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota have been frozen due to suspected fraud.
‘It’s About Time’: Brownstone Institute President’s Reaction to Federal Government’s Pause on Medicaid Payments
The federal government is pausing more than $867 million in Medicaid payments to California and $200 million to Minnesota. That's according to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services leader Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Trump Admin Pausing $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to 2 States
'If those states want that money, they need to provide documentation that these payments are legitimate,' the health secretary said.
Smoke From Wildfires Choke Northern Minnesota, Prompting State of Emergency and Air Quality Alert
Heavy smoke from the Canadian wildfires has also spilled smoke across the U.S. northeast.
Trump Endorses MyPillow’s Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor
The MyPillow CEO is part of a GOP field competing in an Aug. 11 primary in a bid to replace outgoing Gov. Tim Walz.
Minnesota Governor Declares Emergency, Mobilizes National Guard to Battle Wildfires
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mobilized state National Guard troops on Sunday to battle wildfires on the state's northern border with Canada.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas for Minnesota Officials
The DOJ launched an investigation in January 2026, exploring whether elected officials conspired to impede or obstruct federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a monthslong federal immigration surge.
FBI Arrests First DOJ's 'Most Wanted Fraudsters'
He had been publicly identified as a fugitive on June 4.
Vance Refers Fraud Allegations Involving Minnesota Governor, AG for DOJ Investigation
A House Oversight Committee report alleged that senior state officials were ‘aware of widespread taxpayer fraud’ in Minnesota’s social service programs.
No State Charges for Anti-ICE Protestors in Minnesota Church
Wednesday’s decision comes after a group of demonstrators have already been federally charged.
2 Minnesota Women Charged in $21M Medicaid Fraud Case
The scheme took place over the course of more than four years.
Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns After Allegedly Interfering With Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Mayor Jacob Frey alleges O'Hara interfered with an investigation.
Charges Against 15 Accused Fraudsters in Minnesota ‘Likely Just the Tip of the Iceberg,’ Legal Expert Says
Criminal charges have been filed against 15 accused fraudsters in Minnesota, with the cases involving more than $90 million in taxpayer funding.
Minnesota Fraud Mastermind Sentenced to Nearly 42 Years in Prison
Prosecutors sought a five-decade sentence for Aimee Bock, calling her 'the central figure' in the nation's largest COVID-19 pandemic scam.
Minnesota Fraud Suspect Arrested Hours After Jumping From 4th Floor Balcony During FBI Raid
Authorities identified the man as Muhammad Omar, saying he was taken into custody about two hours after escaping during the execution of a federal search warrant.
DOJ Charges 15 in $90 Million Minnesota Fraud Schemes
‘This is the beginning of our work in Minnesota,’ says Colin McDonald, assistant attorney general for the National Fraud Enforcement Division.
Minnesota Day Care Owner Charged in $4.6 Million Fraud Scheme
Fahima Mahamud was accused of submitting more than 13,000 fraudulent child care assistance claims.
2nd ICE Officer Charged in Minnesota Related to Operation Metro Surge
ICE agent Christian Castro faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of false reporting of a crime.
Minnesota Panel Says ‘Culture of Fraud’ Enabled Misuse of $9 Billion
A new report highlighted the results of a 16-month legislative investigation.
Minnesota Lawmaker's Killer Receives 2 Consecutive Life Sentences
Vance Boelter was handed down his sentence on Thursday, more than a year after the politically motivated attacks.
Stopping Unverified Medicaid Payments ‘Should Have Been Done 30 Years Ago’: Analyst
More than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota have been frozen due to suspected fraud.
‘It’s About Time’: Brownstone Institute President’s Reaction to Federal Government’s Pause on Medicaid Payments
The federal government is pausing more than $867 million in Medicaid payments to California and $200 million to Minnesota. That's according to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services leader Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Trump Admin Pausing $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to 2 States
'If those states want that money, they need to provide documentation that these payments are legitimate,' the health secretary said.
Smoke From Wildfires Choke Northern Minnesota, Prompting State of Emergency and Air Quality Alert
Heavy smoke from the Canadian wildfires has also spilled smoke across the U.S. northeast.
Trump Endorses MyPillow’s Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor
The MyPillow CEO is part of a GOP field competing in an Aug. 11 primary in a bid to replace outgoing Gov. Tim Walz.
Minnesota Governor Declares Emergency, Mobilizes National Guard to Battle Wildfires
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mobilized state National Guard troops on Sunday to battle wildfires on the state's northern border with Canada.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas for Minnesota Officials
The DOJ launched an investigation in January 2026, exploring whether elected officials conspired to impede or obstruct federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a monthslong federal immigration surge.
FBI Arrests First DOJ's 'Most Wanted Fraudsters'
He had been publicly identified as a fugitive on June 4.
Vance Refers Fraud Allegations Involving Minnesota Governor, AG for DOJ Investigation
A House Oversight Committee report alleged that senior state officials were ‘aware of widespread taxpayer fraud’ in Minnesota’s social service programs.
No State Charges for Anti-ICE Protestors in Minnesota Church
Wednesday’s decision comes after a group of demonstrators have already been federally charged.
2 Minnesota Women Charged in $21M Medicaid Fraud Case
The scheme took place over the course of more than four years.
Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns After Allegedly Interfering With Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Mayor Jacob Frey alleges O'Hara interfered with an investigation.
Charges Against 15 Accused Fraudsters in Minnesota ‘Likely Just the Tip of the Iceberg,’ Legal Expert Says
Criminal charges have been filed against 15 accused fraudsters in Minnesota, with the cases involving more than $90 million in taxpayer funding.
Minnesota Fraud Mastermind Sentenced to Nearly 42 Years in Prison
Prosecutors sought a five-decade sentence for Aimee Bock, calling her 'the central figure' in the nation's largest COVID-19 pandemic scam.
Minnesota Fraud Suspect Arrested Hours After Jumping From 4th Floor Balcony During FBI Raid
Authorities identified the man as Muhammad Omar, saying he was taken into custody about two hours after escaping during the execution of a federal search warrant.
DOJ Charges 15 in $90 Million Minnesota Fraud Schemes
‘This is the beginning of our work in Minnesota,’ says Colin McDonald, assistant attorney general for the National Fraud Enforcement Division.
Minnesota Day Care Owner Charged in $4.6 Million Fraud Scheme
Fahima Mahamud was accused of submitting more than 13,000 fraudulent child care assistance claims.
2nd ICE Officer Charged in Minnesota Related to Operation Metro Surge
ICE agent Christian Castro faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of false reporting of a crime.
Minnesota Panel Says ‘Culture of Fraud’ Enabled Misuse of $9 Billion
A new report highlighted the results of a 16-month legislative investigation.