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Walz says to expect more federal agents in Minnesota over the holidays.
Walz says to expect more federal agents in Minnesota over the holidays • Minnesota Reformer
Gov. Tim Walz speculated Tuesday that an influx of federal immigration officials will be present in Minnesota during the next few weeks and suggested that the Trump administration will want to make mo...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Walz says to expect more federal agents in Minnesota over the holidays.
Commentary: Minnesota's ethanol mandate runs against its own intentions, as land use and fertilization drive the carbon footprint of corn higher than gasoline. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/23/e...
Ethanol mandate: bad for the economy, bad for the environment • Minnesota Reformer
None of this is the fault of Minnesota farmers, who operate under the incentives that the state and federal government have put into place.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Commentary: Minnesota's ethanol mandate runs against its own intentions, as land use and fertilization drive the carbon footprint of corn higher than gasoline. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/23/e...
“I don’t think we’ve ever, as a country, seen such a huge number of people losing their immigration status all at once,” more than 1.5 million people under Temporary Protected Status or Humanitarian Parole lost or will lose legal status. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/23/r...
Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025 • Minnesota Reformer
It’s the most rapid loss in legal status for immigrants in recent United States history.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
“I don’t think we’ve ever, as a country, seen such a huge number of people losing their immigration status all at once,” more than 1.5 million people under Temporary Protected Status or Humanitarian Parole lost or will lose legal status. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/23/r...
Walz administration highlights fraud response amid growing scrutiny.
Walz administration highlights fraud response amid growing scrutiny • Minnesota Reformer
As scrutiny intensifies over how fraudsters in recent years bilked Minnesota safety net programs out of hundreds of millions of dollars, officials in Gov. Tim Walz’s administration have been meeting m...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Walz administration highlights fraud response amid growing scrutiny.
Commentary: University of Minnesota, thirsty for Pentagon dollars, is violating its mission minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/22/u...
University of Minnesota, thirsty for Pentagon dollars, is violating its mission • Minnesota Reformer
The U's mission is to “exchange knowledge between the University and society.” In reality, it plans to use publicly-funded academic labor to generate private knowledge for private weapons developers.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Commentary: University of Minnesota, thirsty for Pentagon dollars, is violating its mission minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/22/u...
Commentary: An energy retrofit saved the Science Museum of Minnesota millions — why not do it everywhere? Trump now cutting funding for projects like this one. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/19/b...
An energy retrofit saved the Science Museum of Minnesota millions — why not do it everywhere? • Minnesota Reformer
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.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Commentary: An energy retrofit saved the Science Museum of Minnesota millions — why not do it everywhere? Trump now cutting funding for projects like this one. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/19/b...
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday cast doubt on a federal prosecutor’s estimate that fraud in state-run Medicaid programs since 2018 could total over $9 billion.
Gov. Walz calls $9 billion fraud estimate in Minnesota-run Medicaid services ‘sensationalized’ • Minnesota Reformer
Gov. Tim Walz and officials with the Minnesota Department of Human Services on Friday cast doubt on a federal prosecutor’s estimate that fraud in state-run Medicaid programs since 2018 could total ove...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday cast doubt on a federal prosecutor’s estimate that fraud in state-run Medicaid programs since 2018 could total over $9 billion.
“The fraud is not small. It isn’t isolated. The magnitude cannot be overstated,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said.
U.S. Attorney: Fraud likely exceeds $9 billion in Minnesota-run Medicaid services • Minnesota Reformer
A Minnesota safety net program was so easy to scam, it attracted tourists, Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson said Thursday.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
“The fraud is not small. It isn’t isolated. The magnitude cannot be overstated,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said.
Big retailers wield their power over food manufacturers to drive up prices — while crushing competitors. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/18/u...
Unsealed antitrust complaint reveals key factor in high food prices: corporate behemoths • Minnesota Reformer
The complaint provides a unique look at price discrimination in practice, which involves charging retailers different prices for the same good, often at the behest of powerful retailers.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Big retailers wield their power over food manufacturers to drive up prices — while crushing competitors. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/18/u...
Measles cases rise amid holiday travel minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/18/r...
Measles cases rise amid holiday travel • Minnesota Reformer
Measles case are continuing to grow, reaching 1,958 confirmed cases in 43 states through Dec. 16 and threatening to undo next year the United States’ status as a nation that has eradicated the disease...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Measles cases rise amid holiday travel minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/18/r...
Rep. Kristin Robbins alleged during a public hearing on fraud Wednesday that the Department of Human Services gave taxpayer dollars to a Feeding Our Future defendant as late as October — while he was awaiting his federal trial — through the state’s assisted living program.
Fraud chair alleges another Feeding Our Future defendant received state money while awaiting trial • Minnesota Reformer
Rep. Kristin Robbins, R-Maple Grove, alleged Wednesday that the Minnesota Department of Human Services paid state money to a defendant in the Feeding Our Future case through the assisted living progra...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Rep. Kristin Robbins alleged during a public hearing on fraud Wednesday that the Department of Human Services gave taxpayer dollars to a Feeding Our Future defendant as late as October — while he was awaiting his federal trial — through the state’s assisted living program.
The ACLU sued ICE agents and leaders Wednesday, alleging the agency has violated observers' and protesters' constitutional rights. The lawsuit is a thorough recounting of recent incidents where ICE agents arrested, detained, intimidated and pepper sprayed observers
ACLU sues ICE, alleging agency violates constitutional rights of observers and protesters • Minnesota Reformer
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and three Minnesota-based law firms sued federal immigration authorities Wednesday, alleging that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and their l...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The ACLU sued ICE agents and leaders Wednesday, alleging the agency has violated observers' and protesters' constitutional rights. The lawsuit is a thorough recounting of recent incidents where ICE agents arrested, detained, intimidated and pepper sprayed observers
At least half a dozen providers have sued the state Department of Human Services in recent months over suspended payments, which they say have either shut down their businesses or put them at existential risk, harming the clients who depend on their services.
Medicaid service providers sue DHS over withholding payments during fraud investigations • Minnesota Reformer
Three businesses that provide services to autistic and disabled adults sued the Minnesota Department for Human Services last week for withholding Medicaid payments, which they alleged was done illegal...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
At least half a dozen providers have sued the state Department of Human Services in recent months over suspended payments, which they say have either shut down their businesses or put them at existential risk, harming the clients who depend on their services.
Advocates say that the Trump administration is trying to slash access to disability lawyers, proposing deep funding cuts even after many attorneys left this yet after being assigned to other roles. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/17/d...
Disability rights lawyers threatened with federal budget cuts, reassignments • Minnesota Reformer
This article first appeared on KFF Health News. The Trump administration is trying to slash access to lawyers who defend the rights of Americans with disabilities, advocates say. Most of the lawyers w...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Advocates say that the Trump administration is trying to slash access to disability lawyers, proposing deep funding cuts even after many attorneys left this yet after being assigned to other roles. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/17/d...
Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders Tuesday — one establishing a council and another directing state agencies to make gun violence prevention a priority — after a failed effort to get the Legislature to pass new gun control laws.
Walz signs gun-related executive orders after lawmakers decline to pass assault weapons ban • Minnesota Reformer
Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders Tuesday — one establishing a council and another directing state agencies to make gun violence prevention a priority — after several high-profile shootings ov...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders Tuesday — one establishing a council and another directing state agencies to make gun violence prevention a priority — after a failed effort to get the Legislature to pass new gun control laws.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced Tuesday it will soon pause licensing of new adult day care centers as the Walz administration expands its probe of fraud in human services programs. minnesotareformer.com/briefs/walz-...
Walz administration expands fraud probe, plans pause on licensing adult day cares • Minnesota Reformer
The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced Tuesday it will soon pause licensing of new adult day care centers as the Walz administration expands its probe of fraud in human services programs...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced Tuesday it will soon pause licensing of new adult day care centers as the Walz administration expands its probe of fraud in human services programs. minnesotareformer.com/briefs/walz-...
The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans for a “targeted review” of Minnesota’s unemployment insurance program amid mounting scrutiny of fraud in the state’s human services programs — now a politically potent issue that’s reached the Oval Office. minnesotareformer.com/briefs/trump...
Trump admin announces ‘targeted review’ of Minnesota’s unemployment insurance program • Minnesota Reformer
The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans for a “targeted review” of Minnesota’s unemployment insurance program amid mounting scrutiny of fraud in the state’s human services programs — now a politi...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans for a “targeted review” of Minnesota’s unemployment insurance program amid mounting scrutiny of fraud in the state’s human services programs — now a politically potent issue that’s reached the Oval Office. minnesotareformer.com/briefs/trump...
ICE arrests on Monday further confirmed the fear that has been choking immigrant businesses. Karmel Mall, once a lively gathering spot, now falls silent. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/16/k...
Karmel Mall, once a bustling center of community, falls silent • Minnesota Reformer
Khadijo Warsawe, a single mother of three and a restaurant owner at Karmel Mall, said the fear of ICE arrests has halted her livelihood. Once a lively gathering spot filled with the aroma of homemade...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
ICE arrests on Monday further confirmed the fear that has been choking immigrant businesses. Karmel Mall, once a lively gathering spot, now falls silent. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/16/k...
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Over a hundred students at Apple Valley High School walked out of class Monday afternoon to protest federal immigration actions in the Twin Cities metro area.
Apple Valley High School students walk out of class to protest ICE • Minnesota Reformer
Over a hundred students at Apple Valley High School walked out of class Monday afternoon to protest federal immigration actions in the Twin Cities metro area. Freshman Berk Benson, the protest’s organ...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Over a hundred students at Apple Valley High School walked out of class Monday afternoon to protest federal immigration actions in the Twin Cities metro area.
Hennepin County paid around $370,000 to cover back wages and benefits for more than 100 contracted security guards after conducting an investigation into alleged wage theft by Black Knight Protection Agency and finding itself partly responsible. minnesotareformer.com/briefs/henne...
Hennepin County pays $370,000 in back wages to subcontracted security guards • Minnesota Reformer
Hennepin County paid around $370,000 to cover back wages and benefits for more than 100 contracted security guards after conducting an investigation into alleged wage theft by Black Knight Protection ...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Hennepin County paid around $370,000 to cover back wages and benefits for more than 100 contracted security guards after conducting an investigation into alleged wage theft by Black Knight Protection Agency and finding itself partly responsible. minnesotareformer.com/briefs/henne...
State lawmakers from both parties say they plan to challenge Trump's executive order attempting to strip states of the ability to regulate AI. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/15/r...
States will keep pushing AI laws despite Trump’s efforts to stop them • Minnesota Reformer
State lawmakers of both parties say they plan to keep passing laws regulating artificial intelligence despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to stop them.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
State lawmakers from both parties say they plan to challenge Trump's executive order attempting to strip states of the ability to regulate AI. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/15/r...
Commentary: If you only read headlines or scroll through takes on X, you’ll miss what’s really happening in our communities. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/15/b...
Building bridges through coffee and soccer • Minnesota Reformer
Over the past few months, we’ve watched with growing concern as divisive and dangerous rhetoric about immigrants — particularly Somali Minnesotans — has gained traction in headlines and on social medi...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Commentary: If you only read headlines or scroll through takes on X, you’ll miss what’s really happening in our communities. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/15/b...
Long-anticipated raises for thousands of Minnesota nursing home workers will be delayed because the Minnesota Department of Human Services failed to complete the necessary steps to receive approval and funding from the federal government.
Raises for Minnesota nursing home workers will be delayed because of bureaucratic error • Minnesota Reformer
Long-anticipated raises for thousands of Minnesota nursing home workers will be delayed because the Minnesota Department of Human Services failed to complete the necessary steps to receive approval an...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Long-anticipated raises for thousands of Minnesota nursing home workers will be delayed because the Minnesota Department of Human Services failed to complete the necessary steps to receive approval and funding from the federal government.
Kendall Qualls, Army veteran, former health care executive and anti-anti-racist activist, won the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial straw poll on Saturday, beating House Speaker Lisa Demuth, MyPillow guy Mike Lindell and a long list of other names. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/14/p...
Perennial candidate Kendall Qualls wins Minnesota GOP gubernatorial straw poll • Minnesota Reformer
Kendall Qualls, Army veteran, former health care executive and anti-anti-racist activist, won the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial straw poll on Saturday, beating House Speaker Lisa Demuth, MyPillow...
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December 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Kendall Qualls, Army veteran, former health care executive and anti-anti-racist activist, won the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial straw poll on Saturday, beating House Speaker Lisa Demuth, MyPillow guy Mike Lindell and a long list of other names. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/14/p...