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Minnesota is ramping up its response to fraud amid dozens of convictions in the Feeding Our Future scandal, and the investigation into a "massive scheme" to rip off the state's Housing Stabilization Services.
A man convicted of charges stemming from the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has been sentenced.
Prosecutors say Farah pocketed more than $8 million in taxpayer money himself and bought luxury cars, lakefront property, and even an apartment building overseas.
The 50-year-old woman pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, according to an agreement filed Friday in the U.S. District Court of Minnesota.
DHS' Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi wrote a letter Friday to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requesting to end the program.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services says it's making moves to terminate the Housing Stabilization Services program as federal authorities investigate fraud tied to the program. WCCO's Ubah Ali shares details.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says his office secured a judgment against a property development company accused of defrauding Somali immigrant families.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he paused payments to dozens of the state's housing stabilization providers as federal agents investigate a "massive" fraud scheme connected to the program.
Legislators say there has been extensive abuse of public funds for years within several Medicaid programs, costing taxpayers over $1 billion.
A federal appeals court has ruled that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell doesn't have to pay a $5 million award to a software engineer.
Asad Abshir pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering. He is the 48th defendant to be convicted in what prosecutors have called the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.
Federal agents are investigating a "massive scheme to defraud" Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services program, according to court documents.
New court documents detail a spike in a sector investigators say is ripe for fraud. Housing Stability Service claims went from an early estimate of $2.6 million in state dollars to a program paying out more than $100 million in 2024. Our Frankie McLister joins us to break down the details of what investigators are calling a "massive" Medicaid scheme.
Investigators say a scheme stole millions meant to help people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota, reports. Frankie McLister.
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner has reportedly lost $240,000 in an alleged bank fraud scheme.
A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are unconstitutional due to anti-competitive gerrymandering.
A pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation was expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday. Instead, he changed attorneys.
A pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation was expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday. Instead, he changed attorneys. Victims have waited years for justice. Now, justice will take a little longer. Senior investigative reporter Jennifer Mayerle has the latest details from court.
Today marked the first official meeting at the Capitol since the political attack on Minnesota legislators. It was a hearing about fraud in public programs, but as Caroline Cummings reports, that violent night is still top of mind.
They may be out of session, but Minnesota lawmakers met for a special oversight hearing in the House.
The Minnesota Legislature had a one-day June special session to complete the next $66 billion two-year state budget funding the state government and its programs and services. That spending kicks in July 1, along with a slate of new policies.
Prosecutors say Ahmed Ghed fraudulently claimed to be running a child nutrition site, feeding thousands of children a day in St. Paul and taking federal COVID-19 relief funds to do so.
The couple believed the Federal Trade Commission had contacted them to help them move their life savings over to Bitcoin.
Another person has been arrested in federal court tied to the largest pandemic fraud scheme in the country.
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has been fined by the NHL for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman after a heated exchange between the players during Game 5 of the first-round playoff series.
Cole Young had three late-inning RBIs for the Seattle Mariners, including the go-ahead two-run single in the ninth in a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
This time last year, the price was $3 in the metro. Last month it spiked to $3.45 and has been steadily climbing ever since.
A Twin Cities man accused of impersonating a high school student is expected to make his first court appearance Thursday on felony forgery charges.
This summer, you'll be able to relax in a hot tub while floating down the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
This time last year, the price was $3 in the metro. Last month it spiked to $3.45 and has been steadily climbing ever since.
A Twin Cities man accused of impersonating a high school student is expected to make his first court appearance Thursday on felony forgery charges.
This summer, you'll be able to relax in a hot tub while floating down the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
A 69-year-old man is dead after a shooting Wednesday night in north Minneapolis, according to police.
The Southern Anoka County Assistance food shelf (SACA) is expanding to meet a growing need in Columbia Heights.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
Across the country, more than 152 million Americans — or 45% — are living with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the conviction against Adam Fravel, who killed Madeline Kingsbury in 2023 and was sentenced to life in prison.
They were all hospitalized, and the driver's injuries were severe enough to necessitate an airlift, police said.
An ambulance driver hit and killed a moose in northern Minnesota early Monday, with no serious injuries to those in the emergency vehicle.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
Story after story filled the room inside Humboldt High School's auditorium in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday evening. The goal: a space for people to talk directly to elected leaders about the impacts of Operation Metro Surge.
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday cleared $150 million for HCMC hospital in Minneapolis which leaders warn could close in just months if it isn't given a lifeline and fast.
The Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee walked through a large tax bill Wednesday which includes a number of policies, including a special account with funds the state can use to host major sporting events.
Officials from St. Paul to Washington D.C. applauded federal fraud raids on sites across the Twin Cities metro, but it's still unclear what federal investigators actually found or what they were looking for in the first place.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
A Twin Cities man accused of impersonating a high school student is expected to make his first court appearance Thursday on felony forgery charges.
A 69-year-old man is dead after a shooting Wednesday night in north Minneapolis, according to police.
Minneapolis police and public safety leaders pitched their plan to keep the city safe this summer.
Three people have been federally indicted for allegedly assaulting a Turning Point USA contributor during a protest at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis earlier this month.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the conviction against Adam Fravel, who killed Madeline Kingsbury in 2023 and was sentenced to life in prison.
There is bipartisan support to help save the hospital, but the state Senate is proposing less money than the House. One former patient has something to say to those lawmakers.
Hold Your Horses is a local nonprofit that provides therapy alongside horses and the natural world for people of all ages and abilities.
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year amid Operation Metro Surge who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.
For more than 50 years, Steve Nesseth has answered the call, not for the recognition, but because for him service is simply a way of life.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has been fined by the NHL for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman after a heated exchange between the players during Game 5 of the first-round playoff series.
Cole Young had three late-inning RBIs for the Seattle Mariners, including the go-ahead two-run single in the ninth in a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Wild are going home with a chance to advance in the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2015.
Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal in the final minute of the second period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 for a 3-2 lead in the first-round Western Conference series.
Julio Rodriguez hit three doubles, scored twice and drove in two runs, and Josh Naylor had a homer and four RBIs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1.
The only open Congressional race in Minnesota is in the state's 2nd Congressional District, where the incumbent Rep. Angie Craig is not running for reelection but running for U.S. Senate.
The Cook Partisan Voting Index rates the district at a +3 for Democratic candidates, which means in recent presidential elections, Democrats have held a narrow 3-point edge.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Thursday kicks off a chilly stretch in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Thursday will be chilly in the Twin Cities, with areas of frost early and again in the evening hours.
Thursday kicks off a chilly stretch in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
We have a frost and freeze alert in place between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Overnight temperature will drop down to the 30s. Our 50 degree temperatures stick around through Friday before we start to warm over the weekend. Chris Shaffer breaks it down and shares just how warm things will get.
This summer, you'll be able to relax in a hot tub while floating down the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
Thursday kicks off a chilly stretch in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
A man is dead after a shooting Wednesday night in north Minneapolis, police say.
Aimee Bock, the alleged ringleader of the multimillion dollar Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, is due in court Thursday, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Kelvin Luebke, the Minnesota man accused of impersonating a high school student, is expected to make his first court appearance Thursday on felony forgery charges.