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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.
Nowthen Among 7 Minn. Cities to Get High-Speed Internet
(TNS) — The largely rural Anoka County community of Nowthen is getting wired with something most Twin Cities suburbs already have: high speed Internet. Nowthen Mayor Jeff Pilon, City Council members and representatives from Comcast held a symbolic groundbreaking Tuesday outside the city offices to kick off the effort.
Minneapolis council approves a police contract with significant pay increase, some reforms
ListenMinneapolis police contract vote nears; includes large wage increases and department changes. After months of controversy, the Minneapolis police contract proposal with a large wage increase cleared a major hurdle Thursday as the City Council voted 8 to 4 to approve the deal. Council members also voted to use the city’s downtown asset funds to partly pay for the additional costs in the contract.
St. Paul Downtown Improvement District looking to expand
ST PAUL, Minnesota — The Saint Paul Downtown Improvement District is looking to continue its work focusing on creating a safer and cleaner area. The organization's goal is to fill-in areas where the City of Saint Paul needs support. It was launched in 2021 and needs the City Council to approve their plan in-order for the District to grow. The District is governed by participating properties, not the City.
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.
Don’t Miss This Free, Fun Family Event in Central Minnesota
Sundays! Outside of possibly going to church and having lunch with your family, what do you look forward to about Sundays?. It's the last day of the weekend, and some people use the afternoon for a chance to take a nap. We’ll need that extra boost of energy during the weekend at some point, right?
Gophers star Dawson Garcia suffers foot injury during summer workouts
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - University of Minnesota men’s basketball forward Dawson Garcia suffered a left foot injury during summer workouts that required surgery and will miss four to five weeks, according to reports. It’s not clear when the injury happened, but Garcia is the Gophers’ top returning player this...
Josie Beneke to represent Norwood Young America in the Minneapolis-Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is excited to announce that Josie Beneke from Norwood Young America will be participating in the AAO Candidate Program from Monday through Sunday, July 22 to July 28. This year, 46 candidates will be participating in the program; one young woman is chosen to...
Volleyball: Macalester Earns Team Academic Award from AVCA
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Macalester College volleyball team was recognized with the Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association, the organization announced today. This the 14th consecutive year that the Scots have earned the honor, which honors teams for their academic achievement. The award, which was...
St. Cloud Man Accused of Pointing Loaded Handgun at Kids
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud man faces two felony charges of 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after an incident involving a handgun. According to the charges filed in Stearns County District Court, 41-year-old Corey Self is accused of pointing a loaded handgun at two kids. St....
The Vikings Built an Escape Hatch into Justin Jefferson’s Monster Extension
In Minnesota’s ideal world, Justin Jefferson finishes his career with the Vikings. Only 25, Jefferson has proven to be a magnificent talent, someone who is more important than ever after Kirk Cousins departed. Something that’s notable, though, is that Minnesota will have some options as his deal progresses. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, a shrewd GM, built in an escape hatch for the final pair of seasons.
Royce Lewis, Brock Stewart Both Believe They’re Ready; Twins Say They’re Not
The Minnesota Twins season will resume this weekend. Royce Lewis and Brock Stewart say they are healthy... The post Royce Lewis, Brock Stewart Both Believe They’re Ready; Twins Say They’re Not appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
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.
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