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Trump’s targeting of blue states raises questions about political motives
President Trump is targeting a number of blue states amid the fraud scandal plaguing Minnesota, raising questions about the motivation behind the move. On Tuesday, the administration announced it w…
State audit criticizes management of behavior health grants
The Office of the Legislative Auditor says Minnesota is failing to properly manage and safeguard behavioral health grants
Stuart Varney: Identity politics has killed Walz's career
FOX Business’ Stuart Varney examines the rise and fallout of identity politics in Minnesota, arguing Gov. Tim Walz’s handling of unrest, a major fraud scandal and political positioning ultimately ended his career.
Another nexus of fraud? Auditor zeros in on drug, mental health grants
One unnamed grant manager with BHA approved a payment of $672,647 to a new vendor for a single month’s work, then left state employment a few days later. That grant manager subsequently provided consulting services to the provider.
Campaigning under threat: How political violence is already shaping the next Democratic primary
After a year in which the assassinations of Charlie Kirk and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman were just among the highest-profile horrors, managing the fear of violence has become a central feature of political campaigns. That fear is part of the conversations many Democrats who could be competitors for the White House are having with each other, comparing notes and anxieties, according to several people familiar with the conversations who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Minnesota AG responds to Republicans saying he’s asleep at the wheel: “Political theater”
Tim Walz, Fraud and the Costs of Trifecta Politics
The scandals that ended the Minnesota governor’s bid for a third term reflect the kind of oversight failure that comes with one-party control of government. Above all, voters expect competent administration.
Full-length Replay: Iowa at Minnesota
No. 25 Iowa look to continue win streak as they visit Minnesota at the Williams Arena.
Takeaways from Iowa’s 70-67 loss to Minnesota
Bennett Stirtz scored 21 points in the second half as the Hawks couldn’t come back against a feisty Gopher squad
Audit of Minnesota DHS grant programs finds "widespread failures in oversight"
Legislative auditor: Minnesota DHS employees backdated, created documentation in behavioral health grant program
Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS) commissioner said the agency is investigating after the legislative auditor found employees in the agency’s Behavioral Health Administration backdated or created documentation during an audit that focused on the management of taxpayer-funded grants.
Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York are targeted.
Audit finds widespread problems in DHS oversight of behavioral health grants
It comes as Minnesota is under scrutiny for fraud in social services programs.
Health Department to freeze $10 billion in funding to 5 Democratic states
The pause could jeopardize child care and other programs serving hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
‘A unique moment for Minnesota’: Dems await Klobuchar’s future move
Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been the one constant in Minnesota politics for two decades. Democrats hope she can help save them.
Hilton says it's removing Minnesota hotel from system over ICE controversy
Hilton said Tuesday that it is removing an independently owned Minnesota hotel from its system after a location denied rooms to ICE employees.
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. and Southdale YMCA Announce New Heart Health Partnership to Serve the Edina, Minnesota Community
EDINA, Minn. & CHICAGO, January 06, 2026--Cardio Diagnostics announced a partnership with the Southdale YMCA, becoming the second YMCA location nationally to partner with Cardio Diagnostics.
Tim Walz’s 17 Months in Politics Before Ending His Re-election Bid
Mr. Walz drew national notice when Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate. A fraud scandal derailed his bid for re-election as Minnesota’s governor.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Full-length Replay: Minnesota at Michigan
The Minnesota Golden Gophers travel to Ann Arbor to face the No. 6 Michigan Wolverines.
Hilton distances itself from Minneapolis hotel after ICE agents denied rooms
Hilton investigates Minneapolis hotel after DHS alleges ICE agents were refused service, reigniting heated debate over immigration policies and enforcement.
Marco Rubio's next big role: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump says the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela. And Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't seek re-election.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops political bombshell, bows out of third term bid
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term.
Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? Walz’s announcement sets off a major midterm shift
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to abandon his bid for a third term has suddenly sparked one of the biggest political questions of the new year: Will Sen. Amy Klobuchar run for governor?
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't run for a third term
Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, said in a statement Monday that he believes he would have won another term but decided “that I can’t give a political campaign my all” after what he described as an “extraordinarily difficult year for our state.”
Tim Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP candidate, won't run for a third term as Minnesota governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid ongoing investigations into fraud in the state's child care programs.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping re-election bid
The announcement from Walz, a Democrat, comes amid heightened scrutiny of the state's handling of alleged fraud.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reconsidering reelection bid, expected to announce decision Monday, sources say
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reconsidering whether to seek reelection to a third term and is expected to announce his decision at a Monday news conference, two senior Democrats told CNN, as criticism over a welfare-fraud scandal in his state intensifies.
Trump amplifies conspiracies on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
Trump shared a video baselessly linking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to conspiracies over brazen political killings in the state this summer.
Minnesota political leaders condemn Trump for sharing "outrageous" conspiracy theories on Melissa Hortman's assassination
Former Vikings Who Might End Up Super Bowl Champs
The Minnesota Vikings will not win a Super Bowl this year. They were eliminated from postseason contention a couple of […]
Minnesota political science professor explains motives for U.S. capturing Maduro
The U.S. military strike that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has raised questions about President Trump's executive power.
Full-length Replay: Minnesota at Northwestern
The Wildcats host the Gophers. Northwestern has won three straight in the series vs. Minnesota.
Our Official Prediction for Vikings-Packers to Close Out 2025
The Minnesota Vikings’ season will end on Sunday, taking on the Green Bay Packers in a game that will resemble […]
Vang: Somali women entrepreneurs are revving up Minnesota’s economy
They run child care centers, health care agencies, salons, restaurants, consulting firms and retail shops. Many work two jobs while also managing households, Ka Vang writes.
Next stop: Minnesota
The Packers departed Green Bay's Austin Straubel International Airport on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, heading to Minnesota ahead of their Week 18 matchup against the Vikings.
Tim Walz was a Democratic hopeful. Now, he’s a Republican punching bag.
The Minnesota governor is seeking a third term amid a welfare probe in his state that has sparked unwanted national attention.
Packers-Vikings Preview
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Justin Jefferson has hardly been admired more by the Minnesota Vikings than during this season of frustration for their once-potent offense, despite production by the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver that has lagged well behind his remarkable standard.
Small Business Administration bans thousands of Minnesota borrowers over suspected pandemic-era fraud
The agency’s leader said a review over the past week flagged $400 million in loans to Minnesotans with “suspected fraudulent activity.”
SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected COVID relief loan fraud
Federal officials say nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers are suspended from Small Business Administration programs over suspected COVID relief loan fraud tied to PPP and EIDL loans.
Game #41: Ducks vs. Wild Gameday Preview (01/02/26)
The Hockey News' Derek Lee previews the Ducks' matchup against the Minnesota Wild.
Health policy expert analyzes what he calls 'disgusting' Minnesota fraud
Brian Blase, a former White House National Economic Council staffer and president of the Paragon Health Institute, talks to Fox News Digital about Minnesota fraud, and Obamacare's structural failures and cost overruns.
Small Business Administration suspends loans to thousands of Minnesota borrowers
On Thursday, the agency suspended loans for 6,900 Minnesota borrowers amid "suspected fraudulent activity."
How to Watch Vikings vs. Packers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Week 18 Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers game, Sunday, Jan. 4.
US Small Business Administration suspends 6,900 MN borrowers for suspected fraud
The U.S. Small Business Administration is suspending 6,900 Minnesota borrowers for suspected fraud activity.
Can the Lynx retain star players? Can the Twins hang onto fans? These and other Minnesota sports questions for 2026
Among the Twins, Lynx, Frost, Wolves, Vikings and more, here’s a look at some Minnesota sports storylines we’ll be talking about in 2026.
Small Business Admin. suspends thousands of Minnesota borrowers due to alleged fraud
Small Business Administration head Loeffler announced Thursday that the administration suspended thousands of borrowers from Minnesota due to alleged fraud.
As health care premiums skyrocket, other plans are discontinued in Minnesota
Souhan: As a new year begins, a look back at the most endearing Minnesota sports figures of 2025
The older Jim Souhan gets, the more he values everyday decency in sports figures. So he begins 2026 with a remembrance of some of his favorite people of 2025.
Idaho Senator responds to Health and Welfare fraud allegations
KBOI-TV CBS 2 covers news, sports, traffic, and weather in the Treasure Valley and Boise, Idaho and nearby communities, including Meridian, Nampa, Garden City, Caldwell, Kuna, Middleton, Eagle, Mountain Home, Star, Melba, Payette, Weiser, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City, Marsing, Homedale, Parma, New Plymouth, Murphy, Fruitland, Emmett, Wilder, Notus, McCall, Cascade, Donnelly, Council, and Vale, Oregon, and Nyssa, Oregon, Ontario, Oregon.
Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’
Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a 'giant scam' during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.
Neal: Let’s forget about 2025. Here’s who I’m watching in Minnesota sports in 2026.
2025 was a disappointing year for many in Minnesota sports. 2026 will shine a spotlight on this athlete, team and executive.
What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm
A conservative influencer’s viral video alleging widespread fraud at taxpayer-funded child care centers in Minnesota’s Somali community kicked off a political firestorm that was years in the making.
Health Dept. Pauses Child Care Funding to Minnesota, Citing State’s Fraud Scandal
The pause affects a funding stream that provides $185 million in annual aid to the state’s day care centers, as federal investigations into fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs continue.
Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey Week 18: Win or Lose?
Which way are you leaning this Sunday?
Fox News Politics Newsletter: House GOP whip calls for revoking citizenship over Minnesota fraud
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
Attacks against Hortmans, Hoffmans continue to weigh on Minnesota politics
Minnesota is still grappling with the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses in June 2025. MPR News politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined Minnesota Now to talk about the tragedy and its lasting mark on the legislature.
Lawmakers shot, ICE operations and ongoing fraud investigations: Minnesota's top political stories of 2025
As rumors swirl after political killings, this GOP lawmaker draws a line
Minnesota state senator Julia Coleman knew both Charlie Kirk and Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman. She is fed up with the conspiracy theories around their deaths.
From gridlock to grief, 2025 brought unrelenting developments in Minnesota politics
The historic split in the Minnesota Legislature opened a year that also saw immense tragedy in state politics.
Minnesota lets voters 'vouch' for up to 8 others as fraud scandals fuel calls for federal crackdown
Controversy grows over Minnesota law letting voters vouch for eight neighbors' residency without ID, as critics question election integrity safeguards.
Ilhan Omar disclosures show husband’s companies surged in value as Minnesota reels from $9B fraud
Disclosures show that companies owned by the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar surged in value, from under $1,000 to up to $25 million, as investigations into Minnesota fraud continue.
Vikings Fans Are Daydreaming about a Different QB
The Minnesota Vikings played on Christmas Day, defeating the Detroit Lions, so fans got to experience the rest of the […]
New York to Introduce Mental Health Warning Labels for Social Media
New York has become the fourth state to require social platforms to carry the same type of health warning labels we know from tobacco products, following Colorado, Minnesota, and California passing similar laws in recent years.
Jalen Smith's 2nd diving TD grab wins Rate Bowl as Minnesota denies New Mexico first 10-win season since 1982
The Gophers improved to 7-0 in bowl games under P.J. Fleck.
Jalen Smith's second diving TD grab wins Rate Bowl as Minnesota denies New Mexico first 10-win season since 1982
The Gophers improved to 7-0 in bowl games under P.J. Fleck.
NFL Christmas clunkers and NBA kryptonite, plus a holiday streaming guide
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Today: We present a cornucopia of viewing options, and you can find all the latest sports news here. When the NFL handed the Christmas streaming keys to Netflix and Prime last offseason, it initially looked like a must-watch crusade. Put on your August expectations hat and consider these teams: Dallas! Washington! Detroit! Minnesota! Denver! Kansas City! We refuse to apologize for the excessive exclamation points. Those six teams...
Minnesota vs. New Mexico: Rate Bowl Staff Predictions
Let’s end the season on a positive note
Packers clinch NFL playoff spot as Lions lose to Vikings
The Green Bay Packers advanced to the NFL playoffs on Thursday without stepping onto the field, clinching a post-season berth when the Detroit Lions lost 23-10 at Minnesota.AFC teams that have clinched post-season berths are dDenver, New England, Denver, Buffalo, Jacksonville and Los Angeles Chargers.
Lions vs. Vikings on Christmas: Detroit eliminated by Minnesota, underscoring NFL's unpredictability
A lot can change in a year. Just ask the Lions and Vikings, whose Christmas Day game was expected to amount to much more.
Lions vs. Vikings Christmas first half live discussion
Come join our Detroit Lions live discussion during their Christmas game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Lions vs. Vikings score, live updates from Christmas: Detroit clinging to playoff hopes as Minnesota looks to play spoiler
Politics, violence, creeping authoritarianism and those who opposed it: 2025 year in review
I joined the Minnesota Reformer in April in a more regular capacity, as a photographer and social media runner, thanks to a grant from the Bush Foundation. I’ve been a freelancer for the past five years, and this is my first time belonging in some way to a newsroom since internship-hopping in college. It was […]
Reigning champions and controversial ends: Minnesota women’s sports in 2025
As women’s sports continue to boom in interest across the globe, locally Minnesota continues to lead the way for championships and advocacy.
Our Official Prediction for Lions at Vikings on Christmas
It’s down to two games for the Minnesota Vikings, and this go-round, the purple team, along with the Detroit Lions, […]
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: Final Injury Reports
Some big names out for the purple
Lions elevate 2 players from practice squad for Vikings game
2 Detroit Lions practice squad players will be available on Christmas vs. the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Gophers in the NFL Week 16
The Giants #27 took a fumble recovery 27 yards to the house against the Vikings on Sunday
Vikings claim former Colts backup QB off waivers
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Minnesota Vikings have claimed recently waived Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Brett Rypien off waivers, with starter J.J. McCarthy (hand) already out this week: Before this past Monday’s primetime game, the Colts waived Rypien, who had previously been signed to the active roster a week prior to serve as […]
Lions practice report: Detroit updates injury outlook vs. Vikings
The Lions released their Tuesday practice report, updating Detroit's injury outlook at the Minnesota Vikings.
Maine suspends payments to Portland health care provider accused of fraud
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is also seeking financial information about Gateway Community Services as part of its investigation into suspected fraud in Minnesota.
Minnesota's biggest sports stories of 2025: Walter Cup win, "Nine" and more
Vikings vs. Lions Injury Report
See who's in and who's out for the Week 17 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings on December 25, 2025.
Democratic Rep. Crockett says Vance used ‘racist tropes’ in comments about her
Two Black Democrats, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh, criticized comments the vice president made about them during his weekend speech at a Turning Point gathering.
Full-length Replay: Campbell at Minnesota
The Minnesota Golden Gophers host the Campbell Fighting Camels at Williams Arena.
When do Detroit Lions play next? Week 17 game vs Vikings on Christmas
Detroit Lions next game will be on Christmas Day vs Minnesota Vikings, one of 3 NFL games on Christmas. Here's start time, TV channel and streaming.
NY Giants vs. Vikings postgame analysis, player statistics, position grades
Grading the New York Giants players in their loss to the Minnesota Vikings
Ramstad: Here’s how the Marvins keep the family business in remotest Minnesota
The fourth generation of descendants of George Marvin are teaching the fifth how to lead one of the nation’s biggest makers of windows and doors.
Medical giant Mayo closes 6 rural health clinics in Minnesota there could be more to come
Mayo Clinic Health Systems just closed a half dozen clinics in rural towns and small cities in southeastern Minnesota, and it is consolidating some others, as the giant medical care provider struggles with staffing shortages in rural areas.
Opinion | UCare’s collapse is a warning light for our health care system
"We must act decisively to protect consumers, stabilize our insurance markets and ensure that no Minnesotan loses access to the care they need because the system around them is collapsing," Matt Klein writes.
An energy retrofit saved the Science Museum of Minnesota millions — why not do it everywhere?
The 111 million buildings in the U.S. are responsible for 40% of all energy use in the country at an estimated annual cost of $370 billion.