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The amount of fraudulent billing in Minnesota’s Medicaid programs could be as high as $9 billion, Assistant United States Attorney
The Trump administration has cited the Somali fraud case as an example of why the U.S. needs to mass deport illegal immigrants.
New York Times writer Mara Gay claimed investigations into Minnesota fraud allegations are politically motivated and "scapegoated" the Somali community.
A widening fraud investigation in Minnesota is putting fresh attention on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s political priorities — both at home
FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday the agency is continuing to investigate alleged fraud in Minnesota, as Republicans have seized on the allegations to attack the state’s Somali population and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
As immigration agents target Somali neighborhoods and business corridors in the Twin Cities, families are staying home, businesses are limiting hours and even mosques say attendance has fallen.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan visited the Karmel Somali market. (Credit: Somali TV Minnesota) The country is in an unusual economic moment, with a weakening labor market and above-target inflation levels. Those factors are keeping mortgage rates from moving much.
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Some people think Minnesota's new flag looks like the flag of Somalia
The state flag of Minnesota was redesigned in 2024, but are the connections to the flag of Somalia intentional or merely a coincidence?