>>Walz Launches New State Fraud Investigation Unit
(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Walz has signed an executive order creating a new state fraud investigation unit. Walz says the opportunity for fraud is always present. He adds these
are not just financial crimes against the state and the taxpayers. These are crimes against children, and what we’ve seen in Minnesota is these crimes have targeted programs that either feed children or help children in need. It’s simply unacceptable. The order creates a centralized investigations unit housed within the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to fight fraud in state programs. Walz says the state can continue to be generous but ensure safeguards are in place.
>>Shakopee Woman Sentenced in Fatal Overdose
(Shakopee, MN) — A woman from Shakopee was sentenced to 11 years in prison for selling a fatal dose of drugs to a man from Litchfield during the summer of 2023. A Meeker County judge sentenced 27-year-old Jaimee Traylor to 132 months at the women’s prison in Shakopee after a jury found her guilty of third-degree murder last September. The 60-year-old victim died from toxicity caused by fentanyl, methamphetamine, and xylazine. He believed he was buying cocaine.
>>NCMEC Renews Search for Missing Andover Teen
(Andover, MN) — The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) is urging the public again to look for an Andover teen who’s been missing for over a year. Trinity Fisher was 15 when she disappeared on December 20th, 2023. She was described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Officials believe Fisher may still be in the Andover or Twin Cities areas.
>>Fergus Falls House Fire Causes $10K in Damages
(Fergus Falls, MN) — A Fergus Falls home took an estimated $10,000 in damage after a fire Thursday. Crews responded to the home around 2 p.m. on a report of a basement fire. The resident tried to extinguish the fire but fled once the smoke and fire became overpowering. The cause is considered unintentional, caused by heat from a metal fireplace chimney that ignited wood framing.
>>Gophers Play Virginia Tech In Duke’s Mayo Bowl
(Charlotte, NC) — The Minnesota Gophers closed out their 2024 season when they take on Virginia Tech in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl from Bank of America Stadium tonight. The Gophers are coming off a 24-7 win over Wisconsin in their most recent game on November 29th. Minnesota went 7-and-5 overall and 5-and-4 in the Big Ten during the regular season. The Gophers have won seven bowl games in a row. Tonight’s game kicks off at 6:30 P-M.
>>Vikings Duel Lions For Top Seed On Sunday Night Football
(Detroit, MI) — The Minnesota Vikings will try to clinch the N-F-C North and the top seed in the conference when they visit the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday Night Football. The 14-and-2 Purple are on a nine-game winning streak behind a top-four scoring defense and exceptional quarterback play from Sam Darnold. Justin Jefferson has averaged close to 130 receiving yards per game in his career against Detroit. Minnesota lost to Detroit on a last-second field goal when the two teams played in the Twin Cities on October 20th. Sunday’s game kicks off at 7:20 P-M.
