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Minnesota's Meal Scam: Fraud, Politics, and ICE Raids

January 11, 2026

In Minnesota, a massive fraud scheme involving a nonprofit called Feeding Our Future has sparked a lot of trouble. This group was supposed to provide meals to kids but instead tricked the government out of hundreds of millions of dollars. The scandal started during the COVID-19 pandemic when the gov

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Who's Really to Blame? Minnesota's Governor Sparks Debate

December 31, 2025

In Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz recently stirred up a storm with his comments on a big fraud case. He said that "a lot of white men should be holding a lot of white men accountable for the crimes that they have committed. " This was in response to fraud in the state's social services, where some peo

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US Takes a Hard Look at Somali Citizenship Cases

December 31, 2025

The U. S. government is currently reviewing the citizenship cases of some Somali-Americans. This is part of a broader effort to identify and address potential fraud in the naturalization process. Officials claim that if someone gains citizenship through dishonest means, they can lose it. This proces

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Fear Grips Minnesota's Somali Community After Trump's Harsh Words

December 4, 2025

In Minnesota, a state known for its large Somali population, people were on edge. After President Trump's recent remarks, many Somalis felt unsafe. They worried about their future in the U. S. Some even questioned if it was safe to go to work or send their kids to school. Trump's comments came duri

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Minnesota's Somali Community: Facts and Fictions

December 3, 2025

Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the U. S. Over 84, 000 people of Somali descent live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area alone. Many fled war and found safety in Minnesota's welcoming environment. Most are U. S. citizens, with 87% of foreign-born Somalis having gained citizenship. ...