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Minnesota Winter Storm Sparks 200+ Crashes, Political Tensions Erupt Over Medicaid Fraud Claims

Minnesota Winter Storm Sparks 200+ Crashes, Political Tensions Erupt Over Medicaid Fraud Claims

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 A recent snowstorm battered southern Minnesota, triggering hundreds of crashes on slippery roads Monday, with Fox9 reporting 186 property damage incidents, 16 injury crashes, and 148 vehicles off the road by mid-morning, following blizzard warnings and Interstate 35 closures. Amid these top headlines, state government faces tensions, as Minnesota Senate Republicans called for Governor Tim Walz's resignation over fraud concerns in high-risk Medicaid programs, prompting added reviews to 14 programs that may delay payments but safeguard benefits, according to MPR News. Meanwhile, interim legislative activity persists post-May's session end, with workforce grants announced by Governor Walz and DEED totaling 8.8 million dollars for training in high-demand industries.

In business and economy news, major construction milestones defined 2025, Finance & Commerce highlights including Boston Scientific's 188 million dollar, 400,000-square-foot campus in Maple Grove poised to add 177 high-paying jobs, alongside Metro Transit's three new bus rapid transit lines like the Gold Line enhancing Twin Cities connectivity. University of Minnesota's 144.7 million dollar Fraser Hall renovation now supports modern active learning labs. Yet challenges loom, with construction firms grappling workforce shortages from retirements and skill gaps, per industry reports.

Community developments shine in education and infrastructure, as Woodbury City Council approved a new Math and Science Academy campus for up to 1,525 students, construction starting April 2025, while Woodbury High School advances secure entry remodels. Public safety ties into Medicaid fraud scrutiny, and employment sees SBA freezing some federal small business funding over irregularities, KSTP notes, despite 936 million dollars delivered this year.

Looking Ahead, eyes turn to the 2026 legislative session resuming post-Eid and Easter breaks, potential worker benefit expansions, and ongoing infrastructure like 180 road and bridge projects from federal investments, as Senator Klobuchar outlines priorities.

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