Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday unveiled a new statewide fraud prevention program in the state's latest effort to crack down in the wake of the Feeding Our Future scandal — a scheme that siphoned away $250 million in taxpayer funds meant for hungry children. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Gov. Walz unveils new fraud prevention program
U.S. attorney announces new indictments in Minnesota fraud scandal
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson announced new charges against two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis to siphon millions of dollars from federally funded programs. … [Read more...] about U.S. attorney announces new indictments in Minnesota fraud scandal
At least $9B billed across 14 Medicaid services in MN may be fraudulent: prosecutor
A top prosecutor suggested on Thursday that the total amount of fraud in Minnesota could be $9 billion or more. … [Read more...] about At least $9B billed across 14 Medicaid services in MN may be fraudulent: prosecutor
Walz, state officials question federal claim about fraud in Minnesota
Federal prosecutors said the total fraud in Minnesota's Medicaid programs could be as much as $9 billion, but DFL Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials disputed that the amount of taxpayer money stolen is that high. … [Read more...] about Walz, state officials question federal claim about fraud in Minnesota
Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield
Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident, but a Wisconsin jury didn't believe him. Can his new attorneys upend the case with what they say is critical new evidence? … [Read more...] about Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield