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Keith Ellison Declines Invite to Vance's Fraud Chat | Brian Flores Case Against NFL Heads to Open Court | Tuesday, May 26

13 min · 26. mai 2026
episode Keith Ellison Declines Invite to Vance's Fraud Chat | Brian Flores Case Against NFL Heads to Open Court | Tuesday, May 26 cover

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Tuesday May 26 — Today a woman accused of stealing millions in taxpayer money from the government pleaded not guilty. Prosectors say Shamso Haasan would offer kickbacks to families through fraudulent autism centers. Plus, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison declines and invite to JD Vance's combatting fraud chat. Then, tonight a North Minneapolis street will be re-named in honor of an innocent grandmother killed by a stray bullet. 58-year-old Birdell Beeks was driving her granddaughter to pick up a summer job application when gunfire broke out. How her family continues to honor her memory. Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores' case against three NFL teams will proceed to open court. We have more on that Supreme Court decision. And the Minnesota DNR now has a date for when its new electronic licensing system will launch. What you need to know before you're out fishing or hunting. Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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episode Person Shoots at Hennepin County Deputies | Vance Attacks Minnesota Officials on Fraud Crisis | Tuesday, June 9 cover

Person Shoots at Hennepin County Deputies | Vance Attacks Minnesota Officials on Fraud Crisis | Tuesday, June 9

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nfoY5qUwmwg Tuesday, June 9 — Today a person shot at deputies in South Minneapolis. The deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant when someone opened fire. There were no reported injuries, according to the sheriff's office. Vice President J.D. Vance wants the DOJ to launch a criminal investigation into Minnesota state officials. This is all about the fraud crisis. We hear the responses from Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison. Plus, a Minnesota court of appeals ruling is slowing down plans for a massive data center project in Faribault. We break down why the court ruled in favor of an environmental group. And Minnesota is ranked number one! Why a new national study says we have the best quality of life in the country. Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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House Report: MN Officials Ignored Fraud Warnings for Years | George Floyd Square Construction Begins | Monday, June 8

Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IGni7kMi8ww Monday, June 8 — Construction on George Floyd Square began this morning. Phase one involves full underground reconstruction around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. A congressional report accuses senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, of ignoring clear warnings of widespread fraud in federally funded social programs as early as 2019 and retaliating against state employees who tried to raise concerns. Then the City of Minneapolis will spend nearly $1.4 million on a consultant to help improve relationships inside city hall. And Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, site of last year's deadly mass shooting, will be getting upgrades to their wiffle ball field thanks to the Minnesota Twins.  Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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Missing Girl Found Alive in a Box | Fraud Crisis: 3,400+ Medicaid Providers Disenrolled | Thursday, June 4

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S-tb1eItZwg Thursday, June 4 — Our top story today: A missing Minnesota girl was found alive while hiding in a cardboard box. The parents of the home she was found in are both facing multiple charges of criminal sexual misconduct. Then, thousands of Minnesota's Medicaid providers have been disenrolled, after the state completed a review of nearly 5,600 high-risk providers. Plus, there's a dog park controversy brewing in Minneapolis. Why the park's access function may change. And a bear sighting in Edina! Check out the video. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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