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• Wisconsin ‘refusing to learn the lesson’ of Minnesota after fraud scandal, GOP gov hopeful warns - Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany warns Gov. Evers' refusal to allow SNAP audits could lead to fraud like Minnesota's $1 billion scandal involving terrorists.
• Emmer slams Walz, demands accountability over alleged retaliation tied to Minnesota fraud - Congressman Tom Emmer demands accountability from Gov. Tim Walz over billion-dollar fraud scandal, alleging whistleblower retaliation.
• Federal probe targets alleged Minnesota Somali fraud ‘network’ as COVID-aid crime rings persist - SBA launches federal probe into Somali community groups linked to $1 billion Minnesota COVID fraud scandal involving Gov. Tim Walz's administration.
• Republican Minnesota senator calls judge 'true extremist' after $7.2M taxpayer-fraud conviction overturned - Republican Minnesota senator calls judge 'true extremist' after she overturned $7.2 million Medicaid fraud conviction, sparking political debate.
• Repeat offender accused of kidnapping, rape after online pickup months after avoiding prison time - Minnesota man with two prior sex crime convictions accused of kidnapping and raping woman while on probation after receiving stayed prison sentences.
• Trump escalates clash with Somali community, revives Omar ‘married her brother’ claim as ICE weighs MN action - Trump calls Twin Cities Somali community 'garbage' during cabinet meeting as reports emerge of planned ICE enforcement sweep targeting Minneapolis area.
• Comer targets Walz in new House investigation, citing nearly $1B in alleged Minnesota fraud - The House Oversight Committee under Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., has opened a probe into Minnesota’s handling of a massive COVID-relief program
• Treasury Secretary launches probe into Minnesota tax dollars allegedly funding Al-Shabaab terrorists - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launched a federal probe into serious allegations that Minnesota tax dollars were diverted to terrorist group Al-Shabaab.
• Minnesota state government employees say they wrote to Kamala Harris, DNC, 'warning' about Walz as VP pick - Minnesota state government employees claim they warned former Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic National Committee about Tim Walz's alleged "incompetence" and "fraud scandals."
• Minnesota judge under fire for tossing $7.2M taxpayer-fraud conviction tied to alleged ‘lavish lifestyle’ - Minnesota judge Sarah West sparks controversy after overturning jury's guilty verdict in $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, citing insufficient evidence.