New fraud report blames Minnesota leaders
A new federal report alleges Minnesota’s top officials failed to stop fraud even after concerns were flagged, as Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have both defended their efforts to combat fraud over the years.
A new federal report alleges Minnesota’s top officials failed to stop fraud even after concerns were flagged, as Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have both defended their efforts to combat fraud over the years.
Walz signs $1.2 billion infrastructure bill
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a $1.2 billion infrastructure bill for public safety, clean water and transportation.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a $1.2 billion infrastructure bill for public safety, clean water and transportation.
MN Gov. Walz signs bills on fraud, cannabis, Capitol security and other measures
The Minnesota governor signed an array of bills following the end of the legislative session.
The Minnesota governor signed an array of bills following the end of the legislative session.
Gov. Walz pardons Jai Vang to avoid deportation to Laos
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday pardoned a man taken into ICE custody during Operation Metro Surge before he could potentially be deported to Laos, his native country. Jai Vang was taken into ICE custody earlier this month. He was arrested and convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday pardoned a man taken into ICE custody during Operation Metro Surge before he could potentially be deported to Laos, his native country. Jai Vang was taken into ICE custody earlier this month. He was arrested and convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994.
Medicaid fraud suspect goes before judge
A day after the federal prosecutors announced charges against 15 people who they say stole more than $90 million dollars combined, another Medicaid fraud suspect went before a judge on Friday for allegedly stealing more than $4 million, while providing no actual services. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.
A day after the federal prosecutors announced charges against 15 people who they say stole more than $90 million dollars combined, another Medicaid fraud suspect went before a judge on Friday for allegedly stealing more than $4 million, while providing no actual services. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.
The tragic story behind Minnesota's 'Larry's Law'
Governor Walz signed "Larry’s Law" this week, which effectively eliminates ‘no lift’ and ‘no touch’ policies at assisted living facilities in Minnesota by requiring them to immediately attend to resident needs in a medical emergency. FOX 9's Nathan O'Neal has the story.
Governor Walz signed "Larry’s Law" this week, which effectively eliminates ‘no lift’ and ‘no touch’ policies at assisted living facilities in Minnesota by requiring them to immediately attend to resident needs in a medical emergency. FOX 9's Nathan O'Neal has the story.
‘Learing’ that fraud doesn’t pay: Senate hearing
Citing several examples of fraudulent claims to abuse federal and state funding, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) outlined that fraudsters will ‘lear’ that it no longer pays in Minnesota before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee on Wednesday.
Citing several examples of fraudulent claims to abuse federal and state funding, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) outlined that fraudsters will ‘lear’ that it no longer pays in Minnesota before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee on Wednesday.
Walz visits HCMC to discuss major hospital funding deal
Gov. Tim Walz visited the Hennepin County Medical Center on Wednesday to highlight a historic $705 million investment passed by lawmakers in hopes of keeping HCMC's doors open.
Gov. Tim Walz visited the Hennepin County Medical Center on Wednesday to highlight a historic $705 million investment passed by lawmakers in hopes of keeping HCMC's doors open.
Minnesota politics: What didn’t get finished?
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.
Minnesota Supreme Court appointment endorsement
Minnesota’s outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson speaks on behalf of Gov. Tim Walz’s nomination of Theodora Gaïtas as Minnesota’s next Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Minnesota’s outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson speaks on behalf of Gov. Tim Walz’s nomination of Theodora Gaïtas as Minnesota’s next Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Gov. Walz names new Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Theodora Gaïtas
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed a new Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed a new Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Minnesota legislative session recap
The 2026 legislative session has ended with Minnesota lawmakers passing major bills passed on fraud prevention, health care and infrastructure. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
The 2026 legislative session has ended with Minnesota lawmakers passing major bills passed on fraud prevention, health care and infrastructure. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Gov. Walz visits Two Harbors as Minnesota wildfire response continues
Gov. Tim Walz visited northeastern Minnesota on Monday to survey wildfire damage firsthand as authorities continue to gain control of several blazes.
Gov. Tim Walz visited northeastern Minnesota on Monday to survey wildfire damage firsthand as authorities continue to gain control of several blazes.
Minnesota wildfires: Stewart Trail Fire containment grows to 62% as Gov. Walz plans visit
As firefighters continue making progress on the Stewart Trail wildfire near Two Harbors, Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to meet with first responders and survey the fire damage Monday afternoon.
As firefighters continue making progress on the Stewart Trail wildfire near Two Harbors, Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to meet with first responders and survey the fire damage Monday afternoon.
Minnesota wildfires: Governor mobilizes National Guard to respond
The Minnesota National Guard has been mobilized to assist in fighting wildfires across the state.
The Minnesota National Guard has been mobilized to assist in fighting wildfires across the state.
Gov. Walz announces MN budget deal
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talks a deal reached with lawmakers to bring an end to the session, which includes funding for Hennepin County Medical Center.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talks a deal reached with lawmakers to bring an end to the session, which includes funding for Hennepin County Medical Center.
MN GOP addresses end of session deals
Minnesota Republicans offer input on a flurry of end of legislative session deals that range from property tax cuts to funding for the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. House Speaker Lisa Demuth says collectively the agreements should provide “affordability relief” for Minnesotans.
Minnesota Republicans offer input on a flurry of end of legislative session deals that range from property tax cuts to funding for the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. House Speaker Lisa Demuth says collectively the agreements should provide “affordability relief” for Minnesotans.
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Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota report [FULL]
Established in January 2025, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee reviews its Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota 2025-26 report on Wednesday as part of a final meeting held to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” in Minnesota.
Established in January 2025, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee reviews its Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota 2025-26 report on Wednesday as part of a final meeting held to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” in Minnesota.
Fraud and abuse report in Minnesota overview
Rep. Kristin Robbins gives a brief overview of the "Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota" report designed to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” throughout Minnesota, saying in part that the, “Walz administration enabled fraud by having a culture that accepted, tolerated [fraud] and… did not hold anyone accountable.” The Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee was created as part of a power-sharing agreement last session and will dissolve at the end of the legislative session.
Rep. Kristin Robbins gives a brief overview of the "Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota" report designed to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” throughout Minnesota, saying in part that the, “Walz administration enabled fraud by having a culture that accepted, tolerated [fraud] and… did not hold anyone accountable.” The Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee was created as part of a power-sharing agreement last session and will dissolve at the end of the legislative session.
Fighting fraud in MN remains top priority
Rooting out fraud in Minnesota was a top priority for lawmakers this year despite political differences. As the legislative session winds down, FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details on what has been done.
Rooting out fraud in Minnesota was a top priority for lawmakers this year despite political differences. As the legislative session winds down, FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details on what has been done.