Columbia Heights schools reflect on Minnesota ICE surge: ‘It was tumultuous’
As a small school district north of Minneapolis closes the book on a “tumultuous" school year amid Operation Metro Surge, district officials in Columbia Heights fear students and families will continue to be negatively impacted.
As a small school district north of Minneapolis closes the book on a “tumultuous" school year amid Operation Metro Surge, district officials in Columbia Heights fear students and families will continue to be negatively impacted.
Columbia Heights schools reflect on Minnesota ICE surge: ‘It was tumultuous’
As a small school district north of Minneapolis closes the book on a “tumultuous" school year amid Operation Metro Surge, district officials in Columbia Heights fear students and families will continue to be negatively impacted.
As a small school district north of Minneapolis closes the book on a “tumultuous" school year amid Operation Metro Surge, district officials in Columbia Heights fear students and families will continue to be negatively impacted.
Hennepin Co. paramedics vote no confidence in EMS chief over staffing concerns
Hennepin County’s paramedics and EMTs are demanding new leadership after an overwhelming vote of no confidence in their department chief. The vote comes after the FOX 9 Investigators exposed chronic staffing shortages that have stressed and demoralized the rank-and-file emergency responders.
Hennepin County’s paramedics and EMTs are demanding new leadership after an overwhelming vote of no confidence in their department chief. The vote comes after the FOX 9 Investigators exposed chronic staffing shortages that have stressed and demoralized the rank-and-file emergency responders.
Hennepin Co. paramedics vote no confidence in EMS chief
Hennepin County paramedics have voted no confidence in their EMS chief due to staffing concerns. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has the story.
Hennepin County paramedics have voted no confidence in their EMS chief due to staffing concerns. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has the story.
School bus crash at Hamline University: Records show bus company’s failed inspections, prior crashes
The school bus company tied to the crash at Hamline University that injured several children Tuesday has failed a majority of safety inspections dating back to 2023, according to state inspection records obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators.
The school bus company tied to the crash at Hamline University that injured several children Tuesday has failed a majority of safety inspections dating back to 2023, according to state inspection records obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators.
Medicaid fraudster still owes $1.7M in restitution
A recent FOX 9 investigation found that Medicaid fraudsters owe millions but pay back little with several other defendants discharged from probation after making either minimal or no payments towards their court-imposed debts.
A recent FOX 9 investigation found that Medicaid fraudsters owe millions but pay back little with several other defendants discharged from probation after making either minimal or no payments towards their court-imposed debts.
Minnesota Medicaid fraudster off probation despite owing $1.7M in restitution
A recent FOX 9 investigation found that Medicaid fraudsters owe millions but pay back little with several other defendants discharged from probation after making either minimal or no payments towards their court-imposed debts.
A recent FOX 9 investigation found that Medicaid fraudsters owe millions but pay back little with several other defendants discharged from probation after making either minimal or no payments towards their court-imposed debts.
Federal charges for assaulting, impeding DHS agents keep getting dismissed
More than half of the people charged or cited for assaulting or impeding a federal officer during the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota have had their charges dismissed, according to court records reviewed by the FOX 9 Investigators.
More than half of the people charged or cited for assaulting or impeding a federal officer during the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota have had their charges dismissed, according to court records reviewed by the FOX 9 Investigators.
Federal charges for assaulting, impeding DHS agents keep getting dismissed
More than half of the people charged or cited for assaulting or impeding a federal officer during the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota have had their charges dismissed, according to court records reviewed by the FOX 9 Investigators. Nathan O'Neal has the story.
More than half of the people charged or cited for assaulting or impeding a federal officer during the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota have had their charges dismissed, according to court records reviewed by the FOX 9 Investigators. Nathan O'Neal has the story.
This new law will 'no doubt' save lives at assisted living facilities
Advocates for the elderly say a new law signed by Governor Walz will “no doubt" save lives at assisted living facilities throughout Minnesota by requiring them to immediately attend to resident needs in a medical emergency.
Advocates for the elderly say a new law signed by Governor Walz will “no doubt" save lives at assisted living facilities throughout Minnesota by requiring them to immediately attend to resident needs in a medical emergency.
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.
Walz signs Larry's Law banning no lift policies in assisted living
Gov. Tim Walz signed Larry’s Law at the end of the legislative session which essentially bans "no lift" or "no touch" policies in assisted living facilities.
Gov. Tim Walz signed Larry’s Law at the end of the legislative session which essentially bans "no lift" or "no touch" policies in assisted living facilities.
Medicaid in Minnesota: Fraudsters owe millions but pay back little
The FOX 9 Investigators are following stolen Medicaid funding and tracking what happens after providers are convicted of fraud.
The FOX 9 Investigators are following stolen Medicaid funding and tracking what happens after providers are convicted of fraud.
Medicaid fraudster wants to shield bank account from prosecutors
A convicted fraudster is fighting to keep more than half-a-million dollars in a business account off limits as Minnesota tries to recover stolen Medicaid funds.
A convicted fraudster is fighting to keep more than half-a-million dollars in a business account off limits as Minnesota tries to recover stolen Medicaid funds.
Convicted fraudster fights Minnesota over seized money
Ahmed Nur pleaded guilty last year to two counts of aiding and abetting theft by swindle in a nearly $10 million Medicaid fraud scheme. He was sentenced to 180 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse and, along with nearly a dozen co-defendants, ordered to pay back more than $2.3 million in restitution.
Ahmed Nur pleaded guilty last year to two counts of aiding and abetting theft by swindle in a nearly $10 million Medicaid fraud scheme. He was sentenced to 180 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse and, along with nearly a dozen co-defendants, ordered to pay back more than $2.3 million in restitution.
Operation Metro Surge: Federal court impact
During an interview with FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz details the unprecedented strain placed on Minnesota’s federal courts during the months-long immigration enforcement of Operation Metro Surge.
During an interview with FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz details the unprecedented strain placed on Minnesota’s federal courts during the months-long immigration enforcement of Operation Metro Surge.
How did ICE operations impact federal courts? Read what the chief judge said.
You can read a portion of Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz's interview with FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume below. The transcript has been slightly edited for grammar, clarity and brevity.
You can read a portion of Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz's interview with FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume below. The transcript has been slightly edited for grammar, clarity and brevity.
After ICE 'overwhelmed' federal courts, Chief Judge reflects on emotional toll
In his first interview since Operation Metro Surge, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz detailed how ICE strained Minnesota's federal courts during the unprecedented immigration enforcement operation.
In his first interview since Operation Metro Surge, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz detailed how ICE strained Minnesota's federal courts during the unprecedented immigration enforcement operation.
After ICE “overwhelmed" federal courts, Chief Judge reflects on emotional toll
In his first interview since Operation Metro Surge, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz explained how ICE strained Minnesota's federal courts during the unprecedented immigration enforcement operation.
In his first interview since Operation Metro Surge, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz explained how ICE strained Minnesota's federal courts during the unprecedented immigration enforcement operation.
New video: What happened when ICE agents showed up at Minneapolis high school?
Newly obtained surveillance video shows the chaotic scene where at least two dozen immigration agents clashed with a crowd outside of Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, less than three miles from where an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good hours earlier.
Newly obtained surveillance video shows the chaotic scene where at least two dozen immigration agents clashed with a crowd outside of Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, less than three miles from where an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good hours earlier.