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Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal, said the report indicated a "January job surge" that was "way above expectations."
US adds 130,000 jobs in January, defying expectations | AlphaNews.org
The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January, according to new data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal, said the report indicated a "January job surge" that was "way above expectations."
While a flagged claim does not necessarily mean fraud occurred, 90% of claims submitted to the EIDBI program between 2022 and 2025 were flagged in Optum's analysis.
Third-party analysis flags 90% of past claims submitted to Minnesota autism program | AlphaNews.org
An analysis of a state-run, Medicaid-funded autism program found that 90% of claims submitted in the past few years were flagged.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:21 PM
While a flagged claim does not necessarily mean fraud occurred, 90% of claims submitted to the EIDBI program between 2022 and 2025 were flagged in Optum's analysis.
Three care providers collectively received more than $12.3 million in state funds, far more than public records showed at the time of the initial reporting.
UPDATE: Data shows millions more paid to Minnesota care providers cited in Alpha News report | AlphaNews.org
New DHS data shows Minnesota paid more than $12 million to three care providers previously visited by Alpha News.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Three care providers collectively received more than $12.3 million in state funds, far more than public records showed at the time of the initial reporting.
The Center to Advance Security in America noted that "in the past similar types of destruction of government property were not only unpunished but praised by various government officials in Minnesota."
Group seeks state records on 'Prosecute ICE' display at Minnesota Capitol | AlphaNews.org
A national watchdog group is seeking state records on an anti-ICE display that went up outside the Minnesota Capitol last week.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The Center to Advance Security in America noted that "in the past similar types of destruction of government property were not only unpunished but praised by various government officials in Minnesota."
Rep. Pam Altendorf said that after viewing the voter rolls in Hennepin County, she believes that "we definitely need some help here in Minnesota because the rolls are not clean or what anyone would consider reliable or accurate."
EXCLUSIVE: 'We need help in Minnesota'—Legislator voices concerns about voter roll integrity | AlphaNews.org
The state refuses to share its voter rolls with the federal government. But voter data from Minnesota's largest county raises questions.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Rep. Pam Altendorf said that after viewing the voter rolls in Hennepin County, she believes that "we definitely need some help here in Minnesota because the rolls are not clean or what anyone would consider reliable or accurate."
Caesar Munir Wilson made his first appearance in U.S. District Court on Thursday on charges of conspiracy to file false claims for tax refunds, filing a false claim for a tax refund, money laundering, and bank fraud from 2022 to 2023.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Caesar Munir Wilson made his first appearance in U.S. District Court on Thursday on charges of conspiracy to file false claims for tax refunds, filing a false claim for a tax refund, money laundering, and bank fraud from 2022 to 2023.
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Police said in the statement that the suspect is Hallie's husband, Dylan Michael Tobler, 23, who has been hospitalized with self-inflicted injuries.
Daughter of Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson killed in St. Cloud stabbing | AlphaNews.org
Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson's daughter was killed in a domestic stabbing over the weekend in St. Cloud, Minn.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Police said in the statement that the suspect is Hallie's husband, Dylan Michael Tobler, 23, who has been hospitalized with self-inflicted injuries.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services publicly announced that it will be performing unannounced site visits to Medicaid providers between now and the start of summer.
Walz administration gives potentially fraudulent Medicaid providers advance notice of site visits | AlphaNews.org
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is performing unannounced site visits on more than 5,800 Medicaid providers in the state.
alphanews.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The Minnesota Department of Human Services publicly announced that it will be performing unannounced site visits to Medicaid providers between now and the start of summer.
The vigorous activism against the Trump administration’s enforcement of the nation's immigration laws is a far cry from the positions once advocated by the nation’s most powerful unions.
Labor unions are leading the anti-ICE resistance, but they once opposed immigration | AlphaNews.org
American unions were once wary of immigration because of its threat towards American wages and bargaining power.
alphanews.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The vigorous activism against the Trump administration’s enforcement of the nation's immigration laws is a far cry from the positions once advocated by the nation’s most powerful unions.
Jensen's announcement sets up a GOP clash between him and State Rep. Elliott Engen.
Scott Jensen drops out of governor's race, launches campaign for state auditor | AlphaNews.org
Dr. Scott Jensen, a former GOP state senator, has dropped his bid to be the next governor of Minnesota and will now run for state auditor.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Jensen's announcement sets up a GOP clash between him and State Rep. Elliott Engen.
A New Hope, Minn., woman — Latasha Thomas, 39 — was sentenced to a year in federal prison and ordered to pay over $325,000 in restitution for her role in an elaborate scheme with two others to defraud the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”).
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February 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
A New Hope, Minn., woman — Latasha Thomas, 39 — was sentenced to a year in federal prison and ordered to pay over $325,000 in restitution for her role in an elaborate scheme with two others to defraud the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”).
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The bill, sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, would direct the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to select and prioritize potential federal lands to be mining sites.
As US competes with China, critical minerals bill heads to Senate | AlphaNews.org
The House passed legislation to accelerate permitting and domestic hard rock mining on federal land as America looks to compete with China.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, would direct the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to select and prioritize potential federal lands to be mining sites.
Authorities are seeking the arrest of Rey Dela Gente Jagolina on nine felony counts.
Fridley teacher accused of sending explicit images to students, believed to have fled country | AlphaNews.org
A Fridley substitute teacher charged with sending sexually explicit images to multiple students is believed to have fled the country.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Authorities are seeking the arrest of Rey Dela Gente Jagolina on nine felony counts.
Daniel Alejandro Torrealba Mendez, 33, and Joseelin Josimar Castillo Sequera, 29, were detained Thursday. Court documents state that the pair allegedly coerced a minor to engage in repeated sexual activity with them that continued for months.
Moriarty, public defender criticize ICE for detaining alleged child sex abusers at county courthouse | AlphaNews.org
Two people were detained by ICE officers at the Hennepin County Government Center on Thursday following their court appearances.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Daniel Alejandro Torrealba Mendez, 33, and Joseelin Josimar Castillo Sequera, 29, were detained Thursday. Court documents state that the pair allegedly coerced a minor to engage in repeated sexual activity with them that continued for months.
"The amount of fraud in Minnesota is staggering, and we are still at the beginning of understanding its breadth and depth," Minnesota Rep. Kristin Robbins told a U.S. Senate committee this week.
More fraud prosecutors needed in Minnesota, state lawmaker tells US senators | AlphaNews.org
Minnesota state Rep. Kristin Robbins on Feb. 4 told U.S. senators that her embattled state and others need help with fraud-fighting efforts.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"The amount of fraud in Minnesota is staggering, and we are still at the beginning of understanding its breadth and depth," Minnesota Rep. Kristin Robbins told a U.S. Senate committee this week.
“I know there are a lot of other students across campus that have the same views as me and understand that actions like this within the classroom are absolutely not OK," the student said.
Student says professor conducted 'ICE drill' in class, told students to use their bodies as shields | AlphaNews.org
A student at the University of Minnesota tells Alpha News she had to take part in what her professor called an "'ICE drill" during class.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
“I know there are a lot of other students across campus that have the same views as me and understand that actions like this within the classroom are absolutely not OK," the student said.
Kyle Wagner of Minneapolis now faces federal cyberstalking and threat charges.
'Get your f---ing guns': Antifa zealot charged with unhinged threats against ICE | AlphaNews.org
A self-described Antifa supporter who called for armed resistance and other violence against immigration agents in Minnesota was arrested.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Kyle Wagner of Minneapolis now faces federal cyberstalking and threat charges.
"What we are asking for is not extreme, it's not partisan, and it's not unreasonable. It's accountability, it's fiscal responsibility, and it's leadership — true leadership," Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst said.
Minnesota mayors call for course correction amid fraud and high state spending | AlphaNews.org
A group of Minnesota mayors held a press conference yesterday to once again demand that state officials bring change to Minnesota's finances.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"What we are asking for is not extreme, it's not partisan, and it's not unreasonable. It's accountability, it's fiscal responsibility, and it's leadership — true leadership," Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst said.
On Jan. 26, the system announced the first round of closures and reductions, which will impact five programs and about 100 employees.
'Fully in crisis mode': Hennepin Healthcare sees leadership shakeup as its finances deteriorate | AlphaNews.org
Hennepin Healthcare is reeling from a wave of leadership changes and programs cuts amid a "dire fiscal position."
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February 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
On Jan. 26, the system announced the first round of closures and reductions, which will impact five programs and about 100 employees.
Some familiar names and faces are among the few publicly available arrest records.
Serial agitators show up at Twin Cities protests | AlphaNews.org
Several serial agitators have shown up on local booking lists, begging even more questions about the protests' origins and objectives.
alphanews.org
February 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Some familiar names and faces are among the few publicly available arrest records.
Nekima Levy Armstrong raked in more than $1 million while leading a nonprofit focused on "anti-poverty issues." Armstrong was recently charged for her role in storming a St. Paul church.
REPORT: Church-storming activist received more than $1 million from her 'anti-poverty' nonprofit | AlphaNews.org
An activist who helped disrupt a church service received more than $1 million from an "anti-poverty" nonprofit she led.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Nekima Levy Armstrong raked in more than $1 million while leading a nonprofit focused on "anti-poverty issues." Armstrong was recently charged for her role in storming a St. Paul church.
The straw poll was taken Tuesday night during Republican caucus events held across the state.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth holds major lead in Republican straw poll for governor | AlphaNews.org
Lisa Demuth maintains a significant lead in the GOP gubernatorial preference poll that was taken last night at events held across Minnesota.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM
The straw poll was taken Tuesday night during Republican caucus events held across the state.
The "increase in unprecedented collaboration" at the local level means fewer federal agents are needed to make arrests there, Homan explained.
Homan: 700 immigration agents leaving Minnesota after 'unprecedented cooperation' from county jails | AlphaNews.org
Effective immediately, 700 federal immigration officers will leave Minnesota following "unprecedented cooperation" from local officials.
alphanews.org
February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The "increase in unprecedented collaboration" at the local level means fewer federal agents are needed to make arrests there, Homan explained.
The hospital said their planned suspension is the result of "an increase in federal actions directed at health systems like ours."
Children's Minnesota plans to stop prescribing puberty-blockers and hormones to minors | AlphaNews.org
Children's Minnesota announced Tuesday they plan to temporarily stop prescribing puberty-blocking drugs to minors.
alphanews.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The hospital said their planned suspension is the result of "an increase in federal actions directed at health systems like ours."
Fox Varian, 22, sued both a psychologist and plastic surgeon involved in carrying out a double mastectomy on her in Westchester County, N.Y., in 2019.
Detransitioner wins $2 million in groundbreaking medical malpractice lawsuit | AlphaNews.org
A jury awarded a woman $2 million after finding two medical professionals liable for malpractice in connection with a sex change procedure.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Fox Varian, 22, sued both a psychologist and plastic surgeon involved in carrying out a double mastectomy on her in Westchester County, N.Y., in 2019.