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MN fraud: DOJ announces fraud charges against 15 people, suspect on run

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/FOX9) — U.S. Department of Justice announced a major fraud indictment in Minnesota, with charges being handed up against 15 people for fraud targeting $90 million in taxpayer funds. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said a grand jury handed up an indictment charging 15 people for fraud that targeted over $90 million in taxpayer dollars. The fraud targeted seven…

From “Idol” to The Lights: Chris Tungseth to open for Brantley Gilbert next month

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fergus Falls own singing star, Chris Tungseth, has been named as the opener for Brantley Gilbert at The Lights in West Fargo. Tungseth just came off of an impressive run on “American Idol”, making it into the Top 5. He is a 27-year-old singer-songwriter and former construction worker. “We are thrilled that we were able…

Feeding Our Future ‘mastermind’ sentenced to over 41 years in prison

Diana E. Murphy federal courthouse is shown in Minneapolis Friday, May 17, 2024.ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Aimee Bock, convicted for leading a $242 million pandemic relief fraud scheme known as Feeding Our Future, has been sentenced to more than 40 years  in prison. “This was a vortex of fraud, and you were at the epicenter,” said U.S. District…

Former Anoka County sheriff named U.S. Marshal for Minnesota

James StuartWASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart as the next U.S. Marshal for Minnesota. Stuart will replace Eddie Frizell. The Marshals Service is responsible for protecting the federal judges, transporting prisoners, and tracking federal fugitives. Stuart most recently served as Executive Director of the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association following nearly 30 years with the…

United Way of Cass-Clay Mobilizes Community for Day of Action

The focus of the entire day is getting as many volunteers working on beneficial, hands-on projects as possible.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The “action” in the United Way Day of Action is pretty self-explanatory. “It’s about connecting nonprofits, our neighbors, businesses, and volunteers,” said Eric Piela, Senior Director of Marketing for United Way of Cass-Clay. ” to take all the compassion that’s in this community and transform it into meaningful action through hands-on projects.” The United Way of…

DOJ to announce major law enforcement action on fraud in Minnesota

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A major law enforcement action involving fraud in Minnesota will be announced on Thursday morning. A press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. in Minneapolis at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be there along with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Administrator of the Centers for…

Two people sentenced for 2025 shooting death of Frazee, MN teen

Arthur CampbellBECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) —  Two people are sentenced to long prison terms for shooting and killing a 19-year-old Frazee, Minnesota teen in December. 21-year-old Arthur Campbell was given 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and soliciting juveniles to commit a felony. 16-year-old Kayne Mackner was given over 31 years in prison for…