Walz authorizes National Guard ahead of winter storm
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to help with the massive winter storm that's expected to dump heavy snow in Minnesota this weekend.

Walz authorizes National Guard to help with snow storm

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to provide support for this weekend's winter storm, which is expected to bring heavy snow to parts of Minnesota.

Walz wants to eliminate Managed Care Organizations from Medicaid system
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A former state prosecutor said the private insurance companies that manage most of the Medicaid care in Minnesota were also "asleep at the wheel" when it came to detecting fraud. Gov. Tim Walz’s plan to combat fraud now includes eliminating Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) from Minnesota’s Medicaid system. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.

Walz proposes Medicaid overhaul plan
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid that he says centralizes oversight and reduces fraud, but not everyone is on board. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.

Walz seeks Medicaid reform, faces bipartisan skepticism

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid in an effort to increase oversight and reduce potential fraud.

MN flags ordered at half-staff to honor Sgt. First Class Nicole Amor

Flags in Minnesota are ordered to fly at half-staff to honor Sgt. First Class Nicole Amor, a soldier and White Bear Lake native who was killed by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.

IVF treatments, fertility coverage mandated by health plans under new proposal

Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.

Gov. Walz, AG Ellison testify on fraud before House Oversight Committee
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday morning to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.

Minnesota fraud report says state voluntarily resumed Feeding our Future funding

A report released during a politically charged and contentious Congressional hearing featuring testimony from Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison sheds new light on why the state resumed funding to Feeding our Future despite fraud concerns in 2021.

Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.

Walz, Ellison grilled over MN fraud scandals
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying in a House oversight committee hearing about widespread fraud in  Minnesota. Here's the latest.

Walz lays out anti-fraud proposal
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has set out 18 recommendations for preventing fraud in Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

Minnesota fraud: Walz to unveil anti-fraud bills
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More anti-fraud bills will be introduced at the Minnesota Capitol on Thursday. This time, Gov. Tim Walz is laying out his plan to prevent fraud in Minnesota. This comes as the Trump Administration says it will withhold more than a quarter billion dollars of Medicaid payments to Minnesota.

Gov. Tim Walz proposing gun violence prevention bills
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is busy at the State Capitol Tuesday presenting bills with a heavy emphasis on gun violence prevention. FOX 9's Corin has the latest, including two empty student desks at the Capitol in remembrance of Annunciation students Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski. Another 60 chairs are sitting empty outside, representing 60 children killed by gun violence since 2021.

Annunciation survivor calls for action on gun violence
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Lydia Kaiser, an eighth-grade student at Annunciation Catholic School, shared her harrowing experience of surviving a mass shooting, calling on lawmakers to take action on gun violence.

Walz to unveil gun violence prevention proposals
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Minnesota lawmakers will take up several gun control bills on Tuesday. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will unveil these proposals ahead of a House committee hearing that will discuss bills related to a ban on high-capacity magazines and assault weapons. This comes as students and families from Annunciation Catholic Church and School put together a display of empty school desks to represent the children killed by gun violence.