Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review:Twin Cities and Minnesota news this week covers three major stories: the Minnesota Department of Human Services disenrolled over 3,400 Medicaid providers flagged as high-risk, disrupting care for vulnerable patients; a key Feeding Our Future fraud suspect landed on the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list; and St. Paul’s Grand Old Day and Prince birthday celebrations energized the metro’s cultural scene.
Twin Cities Headlines: Medicaid Purge, FBI Fraud Alert & Twin Cities Culture
Twin Cities and Minnesota news this week spans health care disruption, federal fraud accountability, and a celebration of local culture. Whether you rely on Medicaid services, followed the massive Feeding Our Future case, or spent time at Paisley Park, this week hit close to home for many residents.
Here is a breakdown of three stories shaping the metro right now.
Over 3,400 Medicaid Providers Disenrolled in Minnesota
What the Department of Human Services Did
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) terminated or disenrolled more than 3,400 Medicaid providers classified as high-risk. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce fraud and improve program integrity across the state.
Who Gets Hurt
The consequences are real for vulnerable patients. Some individuals relying on those providers have faced scrambled services, coverage gaps, and uncertainty about where to turn next. Advocacy groups are calling for a clearer transition plan to protect affected patients.
Feeding Our Future: Key Suspect Lands on FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters List
A Major Development in a Massive Case
The Feeding Our Future food fraud case — one of the largest pandemic-era fraud schemes in U.S. history — has a new headline. A prime suspect in the case was officially added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list this week.
Why It Matters
This development signals that federal investigators are still actively pursuing individuals connected to the scheme, which allegedly diverted millions in federal child nutrition funds. It also keeps pressure on those who have yet to face justice.
Grand Old Day Returns and Prince’s Birthday Fills Paisley Park
St. Paul’s Beloved Street Festival Is Back
Grand Old Day — St. Paul’s iconic summer street festival — is returning this season, bringing live music, food, and community celebration back to Grand Avenue. The event remains one of the most anticipated traditions in the Twin Cities.
Prince’s Birthday Draws Fans to Paisley Park
Meanwhile, fans gathered at Paisley Park in Chaska to honor Prince’s birthday, turning the landmark into a living tribute. The turnout reflected the enduring legacy of one of Minnesota’s most beloved artists.
Summary
This week’s Minnesota developments range from urgent to joyful. The Medicaid provider purge is creating real disruption for people who can least afford it. The FBI’s Most Wanted update keeps the Feeding Our Future fraud case in the spotlight. And a season of summer culture is officially underway across the Twin Cities.
Link to the FBI’s official Most Wanted Fraudsters page (fbi.gov) so readers can view the active listing and case details directly.
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