March 31 Minnesota man who pocketed cash in kids’ meal scheme gets prison time despite 'I'm sorry' apology A Minnesota man was sentenced to one year in prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, which the DOJ claims stole millions from a child nutrition program.
March 30 Trump DOJ files lawsuit against Minnesota over trans athlete policy The Justice Department on Monday filed a lawsuit against Minnesota over its policy to have transgender athletes compete in girls' and women's sports.
March 28 Walz calls Trump ‘wannabe dictator’ in 'No Kings' speech Gov. Tim Walz defended Somani immigrants and accused the Trump administration of "traumatiz[ing] our neighbors" in a speech at a “No Kings” rally in Minneapolis on Saturday. (Handout)
March 27 Vance says Biden admin 'turned off' anti-fraud protections, debuts new task force with focus on Somali schemes Vice President JD Vance claims the Biden administration turned off anti-fraud protections, leading the first task force meeting on Medicare and Medicaid fraud.
March 24 Minnesota fire that killed NHL reporter and her three children not believed to be intentional, officials say The fire that killed Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce, 37, and her three young children does not appear intentional, fire officials say.
March 24 Minnesota sues Trump admin to access evidence in federal shootings, including Alex Pretti, Renee Good cases Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and local officials are suing the Trump administration, naming Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem in a battle over "Metro Surge" shooting evidence.
March 24 Minnesota millionaire who qualified for food stamps warns of 'fraud by design' loophole ahead of hearing A millionaire says he qualified for food stamps via a SNAP loophole and will testify at a Minnesota state hearing pushing for stricter asset test reforms.
March 21 ‘Grandparents’ happy hour’ bill would let senior homes serve alcohol without a license Minnesota’s "Grandparents' Happy Hour" bill would allow assisted living facilities to serve alcohol without a liquor license — which supporters call unnecessary "red tape."
March 18 New audit exposes flawed system critics say let Minnesota fraud slip through cracks: 'Didn't act for years' A new Office of the Legislative Auditor reveals that one of the Minnesota agencies plagued by fraud incorrectly believed it didn't have the authority to investigate kickbacks.
March 17 Trump says Walz, Ilhan Omar 'complicit' in Minnesota fraud SCANDAL President Donald Trump alleged that Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. and Attorney General Keith Ellison are 'complicit' in the Minnesota fraud scheme during an executive order signing to establish a national fraud task force.