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January 1

SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud

SBA suspends 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400 million fraud scheme involving PPP and disaster loans during COVID-19 pandemic response.

December 31

CNN panel erupts when panelist asks why MN Democrats dress like 'Handmaid's Tale' to appease Somali community

CNN conservative commentator Scott Jennings criticized Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for wearing a hijab, asking why Democrats "cater" to the Somali community.

December 30

DHS reviews citizenship cases from Somalia, other high risk countries for possible fraud

DHS reviews citizenship cases from 19 countries for alleged fraud that could lead to rare denaturalization proceedings under strict legal standards.

December 30

SEE IT: Daycare center at heart of Minnesota fraud investigation fixes sign after viral mockery

The Minneapolis-area daycare, whose misspelled sign “Quality Learing Center" went viral amid intense scrutiny of fraudulent programs, has now corrected the infamous sign.

December 30

Shirley associate in viral video says he filed criminal complaint against Walz over daycare fraud allegations

Viral video prompts independent journalist Nick Shirley, researcher 'David' to revisit Quality Learning Center as the location draws increased attention amid fraud allegations.

December 30

Minnesota fraud committee chair claims Walz 'turned a blind eye' to fraud warnings for years

State Representative Kristin Robbins accused Governor Tim Walz of dereliction of duty over alleged massive Minnesota fraud, calling for impeachment as payments allegedly continue.

December 30

Maine nonprofit with Somali ties reportedly sees state funding shut off after fraud claims

Maine suspends funding to Gateway Community Services after fraud allegations surface, with state seeking over $1 million in improper Medicaid payments.

December 30

VP debate footage of Walz touting state support for daycares goes viral amid Minnesota fraud allegations

Tim Walz viral debate footage shows Minnesota governor praising state childcare support amid allegations of widespread daycare fraud.

December 30

Elon Musk unleashes on Tim Walz with new nickname amid Minnesota fraud investigations

Elon Musk takes aim at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid investigations into alleged fraud schemes targeting the state's Medicaid and children's nutrition programs.

December 30

LOEFFLER: Vast network of Somali nonprofits ripped off Minnesota’s welfare state

Minnesota welfare fraud investigation expands beyond $1 billion scandal to expose systemic abuse of federal loan programs, halting payments to recipients.