>>More than 20 federal raids sweep across Minnesota
(Minneapolis, MN) — Federal, state, and local authorities carried out more than 20 search warrants across Minnesota this(Tues) morning as part of ongoing fraud investigations. Officials confirm 22 federally authorized searches, largely targeting Twin Cities childcare and daycare providers tied to Medicaid programs. Authorities say the operations are strictly related to suspected fraud and are not connected to immigration enforcement. Republican Congressman Tom Emmer applauds today’s action, “President Trump and his administration have made it crystal clear – our country will not tolerate waste, fraud, and abuse, and we are not going to allow people to take advantage of Americans’ generosity.”
>>DCYF Responds to Childcare Center Searches
(St. Paul, MN) — The Department of Children, Youth, and Families says today’s law enforcement searches of childcare centers are part of a broader fraud investigation involving state, county, and federal agencies. Authorities executed more than 20 search warrants this(Tues) morning across Minnesota, primarily targeting Twin Cities childcare and daycare providers tied to suspected Medicaid-related fraud. DCYF says it works daily to protect program integrity and is encouraged by steps taken by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and federal partners, based in part on information the agency shared. The department says it will continue to cooperate with investigators and directs questions about the cases to the agencies leading the criminal investigations.
>>Governor Walz to Deliver Final State of the State Address
(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz delivers his State of the State address tonight(7 PM), marking his final speech to a joint session of the Legislature as governor. The address is expected to highlight Walz’s record after two terms in office and address ongoing challenges, including public safety and concerns over fraud in state programs. Walz has said he will not seek another term, making this speech both a policy update and a capstone to his time in office.
>>Minnesota Marks Workers Memorial Day
(St. Paul, MN) — Today is Workers Memorial Day, honoring Minnesotans who have died or been hurt on the job, while renewing calls for safer workplaces. The latest full data show 84 workers were killed in Minnesota in 2024, an increase from the year before. Transportation incidents, falls, and workplace violence remain the leading causes. Complete 2025 numbers are not out yet, but early data show at least two dozen fatal workplace investigations are already underway. Despite the rise in deaths, overall injury rates remain near historic lows. Leaders say the day is both a remembrance and a call to action to ensure every worker makes it home safely.
>>MnDOT Honoring Workers Killed on the Job
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is honoring fallen transportation workers this Workers Memorial Day. MnDOT says 36 employees and 17 contractors have been killed while working on state highways since 1960, including two workers who died just last September. Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger is urging drivers to slow down, stay alert, and put away distractions in work zones, saying safety depends on everyone behind the wheel. The agency continues to hold regular safety stand-downs to reinforce protections for road crews across the state. Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed today as Workers Memorial Day in Minnesota, with the Interstate 35W Bridge set to be lit orange tonight in tribute to those who lost their lives in work zones.
>>Klobuchar Invites Minneapolis Pub Manager to Royal Address
(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has invited Shane Higgins, general manager of Brit’s Pub, to attend King Charles III’s address to a joint session of Congress today. (2 p.m.) Klobuchar says the visit highlights the strong U.S.–U.K. relationship, calling Brit’s Pub “a little piece of the UK” in Minneapolis for more than 30 years. Higgins calls the invitation an honor, saying the pub has always aimed to bring British spirit to the Twin Cities. Opened in 1990, Brit’s Pub is known for its lawn bowling green and as a popular spot for soccer and rugby fans.
>>Road Closures, Delays Planned in Superior National Forest
(Duluth, MN) — Travelers in the Superior National Forest should expect road closures and delays starting in May and continuing through the fall. Forest officials say construction projects will temporarily shut down parts of Forest Roads 304 and 459 for about two weeks each to replace culverts. The work on Road 459 will impact access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness at the Mudro Lake entry point later this year. Meanwhile, ongoing bridge work on Forest Road 152 will cause intermittent delays, with a temporary bypass in place. Officials say the projects are aimed at improving safety and access, and drivers should plan ahead for changing conditions.
>>Country Singer HARDY Coming to Minnesota State Fair
(Falcon Heights, MN) — Country music singer HARDY is headlining the State Fair Grandstand Concert Series on Friday, September 4th. HARDY just opened for Morgan Wallen at U-S Bank Stadium on April 11th. He’s co-written songs for Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, and Wallen. HARDY’s biggest hit is “Unapologetically Country as Hell.” His opening act is McCoy Moore. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. through Etix.
