Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Twin Cities-area contractor is charged in Roseau County with felony insurance fraud. Roger Dean Welter II, 43, of East Bethel, Minnesota, is accused of seeking insurance payment using false or altered documents. Court records list one count of insurance fraud. The complaint alleges an attempted total of $79,426.50. Hail claim… Continue reading Roseau: Contractor Charged In $79K Insurance Fraud
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West Fargo Church Manager Charged in $600K Fraud
West Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal prosecutors allege a former church business manager stole about $600,000. The case involves Faith Journey Lutheran Church in West Fargo, North Dakota. Authorities say Carly Anne Tufte worked as the church business manager from 2019 through Dec. 13, 2024. Prosecutors say she handled bills, payments, and bookkeeping during… Continue reading West Fargo Church Manager Charged in $600K Fraud
Red Lake Falls: Crash, Fraud, Assault Reports
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Deputies handled several calls last week. Reports came from Red Lake Falls Township, Red Lake Falls, and Plummer. The incidents were listed in a sheriff’s office update dated Jan. 23, 2026. Several cases remain under investigation. Snowmobile crash near Red Lake Falls On Saturday evening, Jan. 17, 2026, deputies responded… Continue reading Red Lake Falls: Crash, Fraud, Assault Reports
Minneapolis Day Care Closes Amid Fraud Allegations
Minneapolis (trfnews.i234.me) Quality Learning Center, a day care in Minneapolis, has closed, according to state records from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The center closed its doors on Tuesday, though the reason behind its closure remains unclear at this time. State Inspections The closure comes after a right-wing YouTuber, Nick Shirley, featured the center… Continue reading Minneapolis Day Care Closes Amid Fraud Allegations
Minnesota: Cash-Luggage Clues in Day Care Fraud
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Reports say large amounts of cash were left in Minnesota in carry-on luggage for years. Some trips involved up to $1 million at a time. The claims date back at least to 2014. The reports also describe a sharp rise starting in 2016. A 2018 report cited totals of $84 million in… Continue reading Minnesota: Cash-Luggage Clues in Day Care Fraud
Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm
MINNESOTA ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A series of alleged fraud schemes has shaped Minnesota’s largest fraud crisis in recent history, with cases stretching back nearly a decade. The allegations date to 2015. That year, some daycare centers were accused of overbilling Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program. Investigators later expanded their focus to other programs. More… Continue reading Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm
Bismarck: Florida Fraud Suspect Arrested
Bismarck (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old wanted in Florida was arrested in Bismarck. Authorities say the case involves alleged fraud against St. Lucie County residents. Investigators say the victims were targeted in 2024. Arrest and jail status Kylen Running Hawk was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 16, authorities said. Bismarck authorities worked with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s… Continue reading Bismarck: Florida Fraud Suspect Arrested
Minnesota Medicaid Fraud May Top $9B, Feds Say
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal investigators say suspected fraud in Minnesota Medicaid services could be massive. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said Thursday the total could reach $9 billion or more. He spoke during a news conference in Minneapolis. Thompson pointed to 14 Medicaid services flagged as “high risk.” He said those programs totaled… Continue reading Minnesota Medicaid Fraud May Top $9B, Feds Say
Hennepin County: Ex Chamber CEO Mail Fraud Plea
Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Former Minneapolis Regional Chamber CEO Jonathan Weinhagen has pleaded guilty to federal mail fraud. Prosecutors say the 42-year-old admitted guilt Monday in U.S. District Court in St. Paul. He pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud. According to court records, Weinhagen stole more than $200,000 from the chamber over several… Continue reading Hennepin County: Ex Chamber CEO Mail Fraud Plea