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A Somali-American former investigator: why you’re hearing about fraud in my community
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, where I previously worked as a fraud investigator, announced last year its largest ever Medicaid fraud case, charging 18 people with stealing $9.5 million. Not long after, the AG charged three people with stealing nearly $11 million, again in Medicaid funds. In May, eight were charged with defrauding Medicaid of […] The post A Somali-American former investigator: why you’re hearing about fraud in my community appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Just 16.1% of Minnesota workers make less than $17 an hour, one of the lowest rates in the country
Data: Oxfam. Chart: Rahul Mukherjee/AxiosJust 16.1% of Minnesota workers make less than $17 an hour, one of the lowest rates in the country, according to a new report by Oxfam.Why it matters: Minnesotans on the lowest end of the economic spectrum have seen some of the biggest raises in recent years, and many of them have risen above the $17 hourly threshold of what Oxfam calls a "low-wage worker." Yes, but: The data also underlines Minnesota's wide racial wage gap. Black and Hispanic workers are much more likely to make less than $17 an hour compared to white and Asian workers.However,...
Warm weather didn’t stop the fun at the 2024 Prairie Days festival
Residents of Lester Prairie and the surrounding area recently braved the heat to attend the annual two-day Lester Prairie Days Festival, which took place Friday, July 12 and Saturday, June 13 at Second Avenue Park. While temperatures didn’t quite reach the high of the summer, they did set a month-high...
Attorney General Kaul, Gov. Evers Intervene in Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski Original Action
MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PRESS RELEASE) - Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion and memorandum in support of the Kaul v. Urmanski State Plaintiffs intervening as petitioners in the Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski original action. Both Kaul v....
REPORT: Stunning Details Emerge As Things Get Ugly Between Rookie QB JJ McCarthy And The Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy is reportedly planning to hold out if the team fails to meet one of his conditions. The Vikings traded up one spot via the New York Jets to select JJ McCarthy with the No. 10 selection. The Michigan product bolstered his draft value by helping the Wolverines win a national championship in his final college season.
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Pete Buttigieg calls out Donald Trump’s disrespect for military at Minnesota Biden campaign event
U.S. Secretary of TransportationPete Buttigiegvisited a Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter in St. Paul on Friday afternoon to advocate for the Biden-Harris campaign, addressing a panel of veterans and their families. Buttigieg emphasized the administration’s commitment to servicemembers andmilitary veterans, drawing a clear contrast with former PresidentDonald Trump. Buttigieg’s appearance followed a press conference by PresidentJoe Biden at NATO.
Alexandria Teen Injured in Semi Crash
Carlos, MN – At around 12:15 Tuesday afternoon (July 16th) the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a semi-truck vs. car crash outside of Carlos, north of Alexandria. According to officials, both vehicles were travelling north on Highway 29 near Prairie Road NW when they collided. 16-year-old William Raymond Thornburg...
Free Dilly Bar Day Sunday At St. Cloud Area Dairy Queen Restaurants
Ice cream lovers who have the Dairy Queen app and a "DQ Rewards" account can snag a free Dilly Bar on Saturday, July 21st at participating locations. DQ® is the perfect place to get a cool, sweet treat this National Ice Cream Day. For one day only on July 21, DQ® Rewards members can get a free Dilly® Bar, made with world-famous DQ® vanilla soft serve encased in a delicious coating, with a DQ® App order of $1 or more. Fans can exclusively access the deal through the DQ® App* available for download on iOS and Android devices. Download and sign up to be a DQ® Rewards member today to start enjoying app-exclusive perks and more!
St. Cloud's newest ice cream shop serves up homemade honey lavender and caramel latte
ST. CLOUD — There's a new artisan ice cream shop in St. Cloud. Jupiter Moon Ice Cream of St. Joseph, which serves hand-crafted ice cream, opened a second location in June in the old gift shop in Munsinger Gardens. The shop experiments with roughly 100 flavors, rotating them across...
West Otter Tail County Fair July 17th – 20th
West Otter Tail County Fair Set to Thrill Attendees from July 17-20, 2024. The much-anticipated West Otter Tail County Fair will take place from July 17-20, 2024, at 1812 Pebble Lake Rd, Fergus Falls, MN. This annual event promises a blend of fun, entertainment, and community spirit for visitors of...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Life Celebration to be Held Today (Wednesday) for Longtime Local Concrete Company Owner-Operator, Community Volunteer, Bill Merrill
A Celebration of Life is planned for today (Wednesday) in Annandale for a longtime area resident, business owner, and community volunteer. William “Bill” Merrill passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on July 9th at his home at the age of 70. Bill was born in Hutchinson, and grew...
Zumbro River Ratz is feeling the weather impacts this summer
MILLVILLE, Minn. - Zumbro River Ratz is feeling the impact of the unusual summer weather this year. The company is owned and operated out of Lisa Schucard's home and provides a tubing experience starting in Hammond and ending in Millville. The six mile river trip is open for appointments seven...
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