April 30, 2026 Minnesota 'tried to cover up fraud allegations,' former state trooper alleges A former Minnesota investigator alleges state officials illegally blocked his childcare fraud investigation and ordered him to delete documents.
April 30, 2026 Minnesota Democrats push bill to cut state aid to cities that fly the original state flag A new Minnesota bill could penalize cities from flying the original state flag by reducing state aid, as several communities reject the redesigned banner.
April 30, 2026 Former Minnesota investigator says a senior state government official illegally pressured him to delete child care fraud findings Jay Swanson, a former investigator for Minnesota's Department of Human Services, testifies that a senior government official instructed him to delete specific sections of a report on child care fraud in the state.
April 29, 2026 JD Vance compares Gov Tim Walz to an 'arsonist' for allegedly trying to take credit for FBI fraud raids JD Vance likens Tim Walz to an arsonist, claiming the Minnesota governor let fraud happen under his watch as FBI raids target Minneapolis businesses.
April 29, 2026 3 suspects indicted in assault of TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez during Minneapolis ICE protest: sources Three people face federal indictments for allegedly assaulting Turning Point USA reporter Savanah Hernandez at a Minneapolis ICE protest in April.
April 29, 2026 Emmer, DOJ escalate pressure on Walz after Patel clash over fraud raids: 'More BS' Rep. Tom Emmer slams Gov. Tim Walz for claiming credit for Minneapolis fraud raids, saying the FBI and DOJ drafted and executed the search warrants.
April 29, 2026 Walz a no-show at key fraud hearing despite being in the building on other business: GOP leader Rep. Robbins says Gov. Tim Walz skipped a Minnesota state fraud hearing despite allegedly being in the building, citing his arrogance as the reason.
April 28, 2026 Patel turns tables on Walz in response to viral tweet on Minnesota fraud raids: 'Come again?' Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz receives sharp pushback from FBI Director Kash Patel and conservatives after claiming credit for Minneapolis fraud raids.
April 28, 2026 USA Powerlifting settles trans athlete discrimination case but says Minnesota is 'out of step' with science USA Powerlifting reaches settlement with trans athlete JayCee Cooper but says it still strongly supports sex-based categories in strength sports.
April 28, 2026 FBI raids Minneapolis childcare facilities, part of sweeping fraud investigation The FBI, state and local law enforcement executed 22 search warrants in Minnesota as part of an ongoing fraud investigation, sources said.