Category: Public Accountability
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Minnesota Protests Spill Into Church as Anti-ICE Activists Disrupt St. Paul Worship Service
Anti-ICE protesters disrupted a St. Paul church service Sunday, confronting a pastor who also serves as an ICE official—fueling a heated debate over protest tactics, religious freedom, and political escalation in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Hotels Cancel ICE Bookings Amid Safety Concerns as Tensions Rise
Multiple downtown St. Paul hotels canceled reservations and temporarily closed due to heightened public safety concerns amid increasing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement. ICE agents were redirected to other accommodations after threats were reported against hotel staff. This incident highlights the challenges faced by private businesses in politically charged environments.
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Minneapolis’ $250M Fraud Scandal Raises Uncomfortable Questions for City Hall
The ongoing federal investigation into Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future fraud case has cast doubt on Mayor Jacob Frey’s administration amid connections to individuals implicated in the $250 million scheme. While Frey and his wife have not been charged, their associations raise concerns about political oversight and accountability, highlighting vulnerabilities in government spending and ethics.
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Tim Walz Likely to Exit 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Race, Reports Say
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has not officially dropped out of the 2026 governor’s race, but multiple credible reports indicate he is expected to announce he will not seek a third term on January 6. If confirmed, his exit would upend the Democratic field and open a rare statewide opportunity for Republicans amid ongoing scrutiny over…
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Illinois PPP Loan Fraud Scandal Exposes Deeper Problems of Oversight and Public Trust
An investigation by the Chicago Tribune reveals widespread fraud involving government employees in Illinois who improperly obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans intended for small businesses during COVID-19. The findings highlight systemic failures in oversight and accountability, prompting concerns about public trust and the future of emergency spending policies.
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When Elder Care Goes Corporate: Why Privatizing Nursing Homes Feels Like Privatizing Justice
As Wisconsin counties move to sell publicly owned nursing homes to for-profit operators, communities are pushing back—warning that privatizing elder care risks the same profit-over-people failures seen in private prisons and outsourced justice.
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