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What happened in Minnesota?

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Minnesota faces political upheaval as Governor Tim Walz ends his reelection bid amid a major fraud scandal involving state social programs. Federal charges target nearly 100 people, mostly of Somali descent, sparking increased immigration enforcement and political tension. The Democratic and Republican fields for governor are now open, with figures like Amy Klobuchar and Mike Lindell emerging as potential candidates.

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Noem defends Minnesota immigration raids, fraud probes

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  • Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in Minneapolis-St. Paul
  • 2,000 agents deployed for raids and fraud investigation 27s
  • Over 90 people, mostly Somali Americans, charged with fraud in 3 years 58s
  • Somali community expresses concern over increased enforcement 1m 22s
  • CBS News reports 15 times more ICE agents in Minneapolis than usual 2m 9s

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Noem defends Minnesota immigration raids, fraud probes
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CBS America
2 days ago
Noem defends Minnesota immigration raids, fraud probes

The Trump administration deploys about 2,000 agents to Minneapolis-St. Paul for immigration raids and fraud investigations, causing unease in the Somali community.

First-hand look at immigration raid in Minneapolis
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CBS America
2 days ago
First-hand look at immigration raid in Minneapolis

A large-scale federal immigration raid is conducted in Minneapolis, with over 1,200 agents deployed, heightening tension especially within the Somali American community.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid
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CBS America
3 days ago
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid

Tim Walz withdraws from the governor's race, citing the need to address fraud cases and defend Minnesotans, as federal charges are brought against nearly 100 individuals.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends reelection bid over fraud scandal
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CBS America
3 days ago
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends reelection bid over fraud scandal

Governor Tim Walz ends his reelection bid following a multibillion dollar fraud scandal in state social programs, with federal charges against 98 people and further investigations ongoing.

Tim Walz says he won't run for third term as Minnesota governor
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CBS America
4 days ago
Tim Walz says he won't run for third term as Minnesota governor

Walz announces he will not seek a third term amid declining approval and scrutiny over a childcare fraud scandal, opening the field for new candidates.

Scrutiny over Minnesota fraud increases
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7 days ago
Scrutiny over Minnesota fraud increases

Federal authorities intensify investigations into Minnesota's child care assistance fraud, freezing payments and inviting Walz to testify before Congress.

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