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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,...
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.
Twin Cities Man Convicted in Case of Rochester Police Chase & Burglary Involving Child
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- An Olmsted County Judge has returned a verdict for a case involving a Rochester Police chase connected to a reported kidnapping. The incident that led to the filing of multiple felony charges occurred in late January when Rochester Police learned that 42-year-old Roderick Malone had taken his child out of Gibbs Elementary School.
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.
Dry and cool Wednesday with temperatures returning to normal later this week
WEDNESDAY: Today will be mostly sunny and dry as high pressure settles into the region and dry conditions persist for the next few days. It will be cooler than normal with high temperatures reaching the upper 60s and low 70s. Overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s for much of the region. Winds will be out of the NNW at 5-15 MPH.
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.
Delano Community Band Featured Tonight (Wednesday) at Delano Central Park
The General Federated Women’s Club of Delano is welcoming music back to the gazebo at the Delano Central Park this evening (Wednesday) to open its 2024 Concerts in the Park. Tonight (Wednesday), the Delano Community Band under the direction of Mike Bailey will perform traditional, patriotic and movie music.
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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